West Yorkshire Trading Standards is recruiting a full-time criminal investigator to join its specialized task force dedicated to protecting vulnerable residents from financial scams and doorstep crime. While the investigator will be based at the West Yorkshire Joint Services headquarters in Morley, the role provides essential frontline protection for the Kirklees Council area, including Huddersfield, and four other neighboring districts.
The successful candidate will join the Financial Exploitation and Abuse Team (WYFEAT), a multi-agency partnership that brings together specialists from the police, adult social care, and trading standards. The team is specifically focused on investigating complex fraud cases and recovering assets for victims through legal action. The permanent position involves 37 hours of work per week and offers flexible and agile working arrangements.
Key responsibilities for the role include investigating offences under trading standards and fraud legislation, as well as conducting suspect interviews under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984. The investigator will also be tasked with preparing detailed case reports for potential criminal prosecutions and providing support to victims of exploitation.
The recruitment drive comes as West Yorkshire Trading Standards continues its efforts to combat sophisticated scams, including romance fraud and predatory doorstep crime targeting elderly residents. Previous investigations by WYFEAT have successfully secured significant prison sentences for offenders and recovered thousands of pounds for local victims through the Proceeds of Crime Act. The team’s model is designed to ensure victims receive emotional and physical support alongside legal protection.
The deadline for applications for this permanent position is March 4, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing March 16, 2026. This hire is part of a wider commitment by West Yorkshire authorities to safeguard high-risk populations across the region.
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