About this role
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Annual - £30,000 and over (Pro rata)
Package
Fixed term
Job category/type
Environmental Health/Trading Standards
Date posted
01/09/2026
Post No. POSN004926 - Investigator
Newport City Council, supported by National Trading Standards, has established a new Intellectual Property Investigations Team. This specialist team will lead civil, criminal and financial investigations into intellectual property crime across England and Wales.
This is a unique opportunity, to be a part of a national enforcement team and make a real impact in protecting consumers and businesses. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking council committed to innovation and excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Investigator to focus on investigations into offenders in this exciting initiative. You will investigate complex criminal investigations into intellectual property breaches and deliver high-quality enforcement outcomes while working collaboratively with stakeholders across public and private sectors.
Travel across England and Wales and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours duties is required.
This post is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2029.
For further information, please contact christopher.watkins@newport.gov.uk
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
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 Cardiff →Why this fits a police background — match score 90/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
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 |