Enforcement Officer

Immigration Advice Authority
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Permanent | Full-time
£41,669 - £44,308 a year
12 days ago

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469553

Salary

£41,669

The starting salary for the role is £41,669 per annum, increasing to £44,308 after successfully completing a 6 month probation period.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Audit
Investigation
Operational Delivery

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Full-time

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

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Job summary

Job purpose

The Enforcement Officer will play a central role in the Immigration Advice Authoritys enforcement function, investigating and disrupting unlawful immigration advice-giving and related misconduct. The role will focus on criminal investigations into offences under sections 91 and 92B of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, including preparing cases for prosecution and representing the organisation at the criminal courts where appropriate.

The role will also contribute to a broader disruption-focused approach to enforcement, using a range of tools to prevent harm, protect advice seekers and deter unlawful conduct. This includes warning letters and other non-prosecution interventions, and in due course is expected to include the use of financial penalties and related enforcement measures as new statutory powers come into effect. The IAA is also expecting to secure Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) powers in the near future.

The postholder will support the organisations move towards a more professional, proactive and impact-focused enforcement model, working closely with internal colleagues and external partners to improve outcomes, strengthen deterrence and support the integrity of the immigration system.

Job description

Key responsibilities

Criminal investigations and case development

Conduct criminal investigations into suspected unlawful immigration advice-giving and related offending, including offences under sections 91 and 92B of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, ensuring investigations are lawful, proportionate and evidence-led.
Manage investigations from initial assessment through to outcome, including planning lines of enquiry, gathering and securing evidence, assessing evidential sufficiency, and maintaining clear and accurate case records.
Undertake suspect and witness interviews, including interviews under caution, in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and organisational procedures.
Apply for and execute search warrants where appropriate, ensuring all operational activity is carefully planned, legally compliant and properly documented.
Prepare high-quality investigation files, witness statements, evidential schedules, case summaries and recommendations for enforcement action or prosecution.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legal obligations relating to criminal investigations, including disclosure, continuity of evidence and proper record keeping.

Prosecutions and court work

Prepare cases for criminal prosecution, working closely with legal advisers, prosecution solicitors and Counsel as required.
Support the progression of cases through the criminal justice process, including liaison with prosecutors, courts, witnesses and partner agencies.
Represent the organisation at the criminal courts where appropriate, and give evidence professionally, clearly and credibly.
Liaise with witnesses before, during and after trial, ensuring they are kept informed and appropriately supported throughout the court process
Disruption and wider enforcement activity
Identify and deliver the most appropriate disruption response to unlawful activity, using a range of tools proportionate to the seriousness of the conduct, the level of harm, and the public interest in each case.
Use non-prosecution interventions where appropriate, including warning letters and other enforcement or compliance measures designed to stop harmful conduct quickly and effectively.
As new statutory powers are commenced, support the use of financial penalties and other associated sanctions in line with organisational policy, guidance and delegated authority.
Contribute to a disruption-focused model of enforcement that seeks not only to prosecute offending where justified, but also to prevent recurrence, strengthen deterrence and protect vulnerable advice seekers.
Investigate cases involving unregulated advisers and, where required, support action in cases involving suspected criminal activity or abuse by regulated advisers, applying sound judgement across both enforcement and regulatory contexts.

Partnership working and complainant / victim engagement

Work closely with partner agencies and stakeholders, including other regulators, police forces, Immigration Enforcement and legal representatives, to gather evidence, support operational activity and improve enforcement outcomes.
Build and maintain effective operational relationships that strengthen referrals, joint working and disruption opportunities.
Support complainants, witnesses and victims through the investigation and enforcement process, including signposting to appropriate support services where relevant

Operational standards and continuous improvement

Maintain high professional standards in investigation, case handling and decision-making, ensuring all activity is timely, accurate, fair and properly documented.
Make full and effective use of case management and recording systems to support consistent case handling, auditability, management information and organisational learning.
Contribute to the development of enforcement practice, process improvement and the wider objectives of the organisation, supporting a more modern, efficient and effective enforcement function.
Contribute to engagement activity where required, including presentations or other work to explain the organisations enforcement role to partners and stakeholders.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required in support of the enforcement function and wider organisational priorities.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Current PIP Level 2 accreditation, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the College of Policing as being mapped to the PIP 2 standard (see annex for equivalents). Please note that applications will be initially sifted against the criteria listed above. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet this requirement at the beginning Q1 of the application form. However, you will be expected to meet all elements of the essential criteria to progress beyond the shortlisting stage.
Demonstrable experience of managing complex criminal investigations or enforcement cases from initial allegation or intelligence through to outcome including conducting interviews, taking witness evidence and preparing high-quality case files for criminal prosecution or other formal enforcement action.
An excellent working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
Experience of gathering, assessing, analysing and presenting complex information and evidence clearly, both orally and in writing.
Experience of using a range of disruption techniques in addition to prosecution, such as warning letters, cautions, regulatory or compliance interventions, and/or financial penalties.
Experience of working effectively and sensitively with external partners, stakeholders, complainants, witnesses, legal representatives and partner organisations in a regulatory, criminal justice, public sector or law enforcement environment.
Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and deliver to deadlines and KPIs in a fast-moving operational environment.
Ability to travel to conduct enquiries or attend meetings.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,669, Immigration Advice Authority contributes £12,071 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

An information pack on the IAA is attached to this advertisement.

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and completed application form (available for download via advert on CSJ) to [email protected] by 5pm 15th July 2026. Please note that if you do not meet the essential criteria outlined in the application form, your application will not be progressed. We therefore encourage you to review the criteria carefully before applying.

Please note: We do not accept applications submitted via Indeed or through recruitment agencies. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted using the official application form, accompanied by a CV sent directly to [email protected].

If you have any issues please contact [email protected]

As you apply you will be invited to complete an Equality and Diversity Questionnaire. This is to assist the IAA in ensuring its recruitment processes are fair to all. The questionnaire is not seen by anyone involved in the selection process. Completing the questionnaire is not mandatory. Please send to [email protected]

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

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People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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