Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry City Council’s Internal Audit Service are a small, self-motivated and adaptable Team responsible for providing independent assurance that the Council’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.  We also play a key role in delivering the Council’s Fraud and Corruption Strategy, leading on the Council’s participation in the National Fraud Initiative run by the Cabinet Office, undertaking corporate fraud investigations and carrying out proactive exercises to manage the risk of fraud and error.

Our quality improvement programme means that we are constantly looking at ways in which we can improve both what we do and how we do it, including extending our use of data analytics and working with third parties. 

Protecting the public purse is at the heart of everything we do to ensure Council funds are spent effectively and efficiently to deliver services to the citizens of Coventry.  We report the outcomes of our work to the Council’s Audit and Procurement Committee.

What is the job role?

Working to support the delivery of the Fraud and Corruption Strategy, the Internal Audit Team are looking for a proficient and enthusiastic Corporate Fraud and Error Officer to lead on our Revenues fraud and error workstream and other proactive exercises such as the National Fraud Initiative.  You will also play a lead role in undertaking and supporting other members of the Team in corporate fraud investigations and participate in the regional fraud forum to identify good practice in counter fraud work.   

You will collaborate with other members of the Internal Audit Team, the Revenues and Benefits Service and colleagues across the Council.  You will also have contact with members of the public, and other partners who we work with. 

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to the post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate wanting to advance their career in counter fraud activity and play a key role in shaping the future of the Internal Audit service.

You will have experience as a fraud investigator and / or knowledge of Council Tax / Benefits administration.  You will have excellent IT skills, including the ability to interrogate databases, and knowledge of key legislation such as the Data Protection Act.  You will have good analytical skills, be able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to juggle conflicting priorities, whilst meeting deadlines.

You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to deal effectively with members of the public. Equally as important, you will be self-motivated to assist in the on-going development of the Internal Audit Team, advancing your own skills and that of others. 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): week commencing 9th May 2022

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and it was the UK City of Culture 2021. We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons as you can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Opportunity for Salary Match and Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 
• Lifestyle savings
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes; Car Scheme, Cycle to work and more
• Interest free travel loans
• Payroll giving scheme
• Workplace parking scheme
• Maternity, paternity and adoption Leave
• And much more

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled Coventry CC Application process.

Coventry City Council