About this role
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Organisations
West Yorkshire Joint Services
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Hours
37 hours a week
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Number of Jobs
1
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Based in Morley, Leeds
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Position type
Permanent
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Joint Services
Post Ref: WYJS: 017-27
Part of West Yorkshire Joint Services, West Yorkshire Trading Standards is an exciting and fast paced organisation serving five District Councils within West Yorkshire – Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
The role is based in the West Yorkshire Financial Exploitation and Abuse Team (WYFEAT). This multi-agency team undertakes complex criminal investigations, safeguarding victims and vulnerable adults in the community and also undertakes confiscation cases to remove assets from offenders and compensate victims. The types of cases WYFEAT investigates include scams, fraud, doorstep crime, and other financial abuse by family, friends, carers etc. Alongside investigating criminality, the successful candidate will work with other key agencies including the Police and social workers to ensure that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place, whilst also liaising with victims of financial abuse to prevent further exploitation.
If you are highly motivated and want to work in a team that offers excellent service, making a difference to West Yorkshire communities, and are experienced in criminal investigations, we would like to hear from you. In return for your hard work and commitment to the Service, you can expect a number of benefits as an employee of West Yorkshire Joint Services. These include flexible and agile working and a generous annual leave entitlement.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check
Interviews: week commencing 31st August 2026
For further information and to apply for this vacancy please download an application form and job description from: Criminal Investigator
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About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in Leeds →Why this fits a police background — match score 97/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Safeguarding & public protection
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |