Trainer Insolvency Examiner at Official Receiver, Exeter
2 months ago
Exeter
Are you a naturally inquisitive person? Do you like to ask questions and get to the details? Are you eager to learn new things?
The Official Receiver Services Directorate (ORS) has vacancies for L3 HEO Trainee Examiners. You will be involved in the investigation and administration of insolvent estates which includes individuals subject to bankruptcy and companies subject to compulsory liquidation.
The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.
Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include LGBT+, FACES, Disability & Health, Break the Stigma, Women’s, The Shed, Carers, Part Time Workers, No Limits and Grass Roots.
We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.
The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career.
The Examiner role is key to driving forward our business. You will identify, protect and realise assets to enable returns to creditors. You will ensure that those who are responsible for financial wrongdoing are identified and appropriate enforcement action is taken. You will help those who need it.
Key duties will include:
Investigating and interrogating a wide range of tools and resources to locate bankrupts, company directors and assets.
Visiting trading premises of sole traders, and limited companies to conduct physical inspection and in some cases close the businesses down.
Conducting probing interviews with bankrupts, company directors and appropriate third parties, obtaining written statements
To see other responsibilities, please see the candidate pack.
The successful candidate will:
Have an inquisitive mind and be able to constructively challenge at all levels to achieve the right results.
Have a keen eye for details and a tenacious approach to your work.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have the ability to establish good stakeholder relationships with a range of people.
Be highly motivated, with an ability to work independently as appropriate and forward a case load.
Essential Criteria
GCSE English Language and Maths at a Grade 4/C or equivalent.
Entry level - All training provided
No degree required
You will be committed to completing the Insolvency Service Investigator Programme within 2 years. This could require regular travel and overnight stays to attend training events.
Candidates should note that whilst the role is based in a single location there is a degree of flexibility required to meet the needs of the business – for example visiting trading premises which can be a short notice.
For a more in-depth person specification please see the candidate pack
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L3 Trainee Examiner in Official Receiver Exeter - Civil Service Jobs - GOV
