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Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Job summary
Fraud Defence is the central counter-fraud function for the MOD. It takes the strategic lead for fraud, corruption and other economic crime matters across Defence, it represents the MOD as the victim of fraud and drives the MODs coordinated response to fraud. Fraud Defence provides subject expertise to inform risk decisions by Defence senior stakeholders on fraud & corruption; is the single reporting gateway for economic crime and whistle-blower concerns, undertakes investigations and coordinates training and awareness.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The teams work is high profile and demanding but is extremely rewarding and provides an excellent insight into the workings of the MOD as a department of state. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. The team works closely with a wide range of diverse stakeholders across MOD, UK Government, Defence Industry and internationally.
The work is challenging and varied but is extremely rewarding and provides an excellent insight into the workings of the MOD.
Person specification
Project managing data analytic assignments to detect fraud, including overseeing external assistance and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with the Fraud Defence risk-based analytics programme.
Being accountable for the collection, collation and dissemination of meaningful analysis, allocating work streams and managing 1 x C2 Analyst.
Undertaking a range of analytical activities designed to identify and detect fraud, error and loss.
Continuously improving the analytics products, including the inclusion of new data sets, innovative tests and software.
Producing detailed analysis of the Fraud Defence Case Management System, creating interactive dashboards and ad-hoc data visualisation packages.
Collating, evaluating and analysing information from a variety of internal and external sources, producing high quality analytical products.
Contributing to the development of Strategic Assessments and Control Strategies and develop assessed intelligence products.
Assessing the value of analysis in line with the control strategy and intelligence requirement carrying out further research when required to maximise value and determine the appropriate dissemination route.
Maintaining networks of subject matter experts throughout the MOD, supporting internal and cross-Government working groups and governance boards.
Ensuring GDPR compliance through the production of Privacy Impact Assessments/Bulk Date Analysis Assessments, data records management, data retention policy and data sharing agreements.
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Benefits
£11,070 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 1000 words relevant to the role.
Once the advertisement has closed, applicants will be sifted and successful candidates will be invited to one interview.
The successful candidate will be required to go through Developed Vetting once in post.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Sarah Hirst
- Email : sarah.hirst744@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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