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Job summary
The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It will provide corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Skills (DSIT).
Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future.
Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field.
Our Inclusive Environment
We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero?
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
Job description
The post holder will join a small friendly team working at the forefront of the Governments Counter Fraud Profession. As the key link between policy teams, delivery organisations and law enforcement, these roles will suit those who excel at team working and influencing to deliver through others.
Person specification
Maintain and evolve Counter Fraud Expert Services (CFES) counter fraud strategy, aligning to central function principles to direct and drive counter fraud response across the Departments and their Arm’s Length Bodies.
To lead on the roll-out of the CFES / Departments action plans and to demonstrate compliance with HMG wide standards.
Leading on the work to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage potential for fraud, bribery and corruption.
Proactively raising the profile of counter-fraud work to support policy teams across the Departments and their arms-length bodies.
Leading improvements to performance reporting and accountability for counter-fraud performance across the Departmental groups, working closely with investigation colleagues, the Public Sector Fraud Authority, arms-length bodies and other government departments to deliver maximum value from current activities and achieve best practice
Advising and supporting CFES partner organisations to develop and meet Government Counter Fraud Functional Standards to improve the prevention, detection and reporting of suspected frauds.
Advising and supporting CFES partner organisations to develop and embed Initial Fraud Impact Assessments and Fraud Risk Assessments to improve the prevention, detection and reporting of suspected fraud.
To support the development and implementation of professional standards in counter fraud and grant administration in CFES and its partner organisations, including the Public Sector Fraud Authority.
To advise colleagues on the management of fraud and abuse of taxpayer support through well designed policies and lessons learnt from the post assurance activities.
To develop cross cutting skills to support and influence colleagues to achieve VFM and compliance with managing public money.
Briefing Ministers, senior officials, internal and external stakeholders and providing high quality written and oral presentation of policy options and counter-fraud advice, based on the best data and intelligence available
Representing the Departments in cross-Departmental discussions on counter fraud issues. Contributing to requests for evidence from the National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee inquiries as appropriate.
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with policy colleagues, analysts, other government departments, CFES, Integrated Corporate Services and external stakeholders.
Leading a programme of counter-fraud awareness-raising and training events, guidance materials, use of internal/external communications and culture change activities.
Essential criteria
Experience of working in a counter fraud environment, particularly in the areas of fraud risk assessing, raising fraud awareness and Government Functional Standards
Desirable criteria
Experience of writing fraud risk assessments and initial fraud impact assessments
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 1000 words) to outline how your skills and experience meet the key responsibilities outlined in the advertisement.
Applications will be sifted on CV and personal statement.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions, as well as a written exercise.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timeline subject to change
Sift dates: from w/c 06/11/2023
Interview dates: w/c 13/11/2023
Interview Location: MS Teams.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
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Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Danielle Stevens
- Email : danielle.stevens@beis.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : desnzresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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