The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, has announced that applications are now being accepted for a new Director to lead the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). This specialist investigating and prosecuting authority tackles high-level fraud, bribery, and corruption across England and Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The SFO plays a critical role in the UK’s fight against complex economic crime. The incoming Director will be instrumental in the government’s commitment to combating financial crime and holding perpetrators accountable. This leadership position involves overseeing a multi-disciplinary organisation, making decisions on investigations and prosecutions, and collaborating with law enforcement, government, and international agencies.
“"Economic crime is a growing threat to our prosperity and national security, and it risks the UK’s reputation as a safe place to do business. The next Director of the SFO will play a crucial part in the government’s determination to combat serious financial crime and hold perpetrators to account. They will lead a multi-disciplinary organisation, deciding which cases to investigate and prosecute, and work closely with partners across law enforcement, government and international agencies to deliver justice for victims. I encourage anyone who feels they have the skills, experience and motivation to take on this crucial task to apply."
The role is a five-year fixed-term appointment, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The closing date for applications is Friday 30 October at 23:55.
The SFO is a non-ministerial department, independent in its casework decisions. It is one of four public bodies sponsored by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), alongside the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Government Legal Department (GLD), and His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI).
