Lee Luther
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in case investigation planning, investigative research, and investigation management. Demonstrates strong critical analysis and digital evidence collection skills, complemented by a proven ability to foster collaborative teamwork. Committed to leveraging analytical capabilities and investigative proficiency to drive impactful results in complex cases while contributing to organisational success.
Experienced investigation professional with years of experience conducting thorough and accurate investigations in criminal, civil and corporate settings. Skilled in gathering and analysing evidence, interviewing witnesses and making recommendations for legal action. Proven track record of successfully solving complex cases and providing valuable insights to clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Investigator
Department for Work & Pensions
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Leading investigations, both civil and criminal, into serious and organised crime against DWP, applying critical thinking in analysing data for pattern identification; handling and analysing large amounts of confidential, complex and sensitive data, including financial information, surveillance intelligence and witness statements.
- Planning and executing investigations into allegations of internal corruption, staff misconduct and breeches of policy or behavioural standards.
- Engaging and collaborating with colleagues, law enforcement agencies and partners across DWP and Government, planning and managing joint operations into internal corruption and external organised fraud.
- Conducting formal briefings with law enforcement agencies, including senior police officers and leaders on the likely impact of operations and embracing team working and autonomous working practices.
- Demonstrating excellent planning, delegation and organisational skills, as well as strong negotiating and influencing skills. Communicating direction and outcomes both verbally and in writing.
- Undertaking advanced interviews under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
- Leading at pace, demonstrating probity, respect and discretion to inspire confidence and trust.
Service Delivery Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Leading a team of experienced and junior staff, ensuring key performance indicators were met and high-quality face-to-face service delivery achieved.
- Influencing Departmental direction and implementing findings from investigations into critical incidents through written reports and contributing to collaborative strategic planning meetings.
- Conducting investigations into internal disciplinary breaches and corruption and making recommendations on outcomes in line with Departmental guidance. Reporting also on these findings to senior leaders where appropriate.
- Developing strong, constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, delivering projects to tight deadlines through collaboration.
Investigations Officer
Department for Work and Pensions
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Managing a complex and diverse caseload of fraud referrals and carrying out comprehensive investigations with a view to prosecution and loss-recovery.
- Obtaining and analysing digital, hard-copy or video recorded intelligence to substantiate fraud, including financial data, claim documentation and surveillance footage.
- Conducting interviews under caution in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.
- Compiling complex criminal prosecution documentation in line with Crown Prosecution Service standards, to tight deadlines and representing the Department in court where necessary to give evidence or contribute to discussions with solicitors and counsel.
- Interviewing witnesses, conducting visits to employers, landlords or other associated parties, obtaining detailed witness statements and producing clear written reports.
Benefit Fraud Investigator
Borough of Broxbourne Council
10.2002 - 04.2015
- Competently managing a demanding caseload of more than 50 fraud files and autonomously organising and prioritising my own workload.
- Proficiently conduct interviews under caution in accordance with PACE and preparing complex prosecution documentation.
- Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration for comprehensive fraud prevention measures and initiated the local anti-fraud publicity campaign "Put the Heat on the Cheat".
Education
BSc (Hons) - Counter Fraud & Criminal Justice Studies
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Hants. 09.2011 - 07.2015
Skills
- Case investigation planning
- Investigative research
- Investigation management
- Critical analysis
- Digital evidence collection
- Collaborative teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigator
Department for Work & Pensions
12.2024 - 08.2025
Service Delivery Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
01.2019 - 12.2024
Investigations Officer
Department for Work and Pensions
04.2015 - 01.2019
BSc (Hons) - Counter Fraud & Criminal Justice Studies
University of Portsmouth
09.2011 - 07.2015
Benefit Fraud Investigator
Borough of Broxbourne Council
10.2002 - 04.2015
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