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Job summary
The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) s a fast paced delivery and operational team and is responsible for working with departments and arms-length bodies to better understand and reduce the impact of fraud against the public sector. Working in the PSFA is an opportunity to make a difference to the taxpayer by improving how the public sector deals with fraud. This can reduce the cost of public services and drive fairness in society. Working in the PSFA offers access to a wide range of stakeholders across government and the opportunity to work with various sectors in a high profile policy area with high media, parliamentary and ministerial interest.
The Team
As well as being part of the PSFA, a new authority established in 2022, you will also be part of the Government Counter Fraud Function (GCFF), which has members in all departments, at all levels, in all sectors.
The PSFA is outcome and performance driven, offers a depth and breadth of expertise and works jointly with HMT to tackle fraud in the public sector.
The PSFA, whilst sitting within the Cabinet Office, reports jointly to the Cabinet Office and Treasury Ministers. Maintaining close working relationships with HMT colleagues is key to ensure the PSFA can deliver its mandate effectively. The PSFA will be c.117 staff, growing to 150 in 2023/24 with locations across the country including York, Glasgow, Newcastle and London. As a result, hybrid working is fully embraced and teams are encouraged to collaborate in the various Cabinet Office Hubs around the country.
The team offers opportunities for fraud experts across the disciplines needed to effectively find and fight fraud, including risk assessment, measurement, prevention, intelligence and investigation and building public sector capability in these via the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP). The range of opportunities allows for constant professional development and means that collaboration is always at the heart of what we do
Fraud Policy Team
Lead the development of policy for Counter Fraud, providing centralised expertise for the Function, Ministers – developing policy proposals. The team lead on responding to consultations internal and external to HMG, bringing together the voice of the Counter Fraud Function. A real opportunity to help shape, develop and deliver policy/legislation and be part of the change in structure and approach to how we Counter Fraud across government in the future.
Job description
Key deliverables and responsibilities could include:
- Assisting in developing strategy, policy, legislation and procedure for counter fraud across government.
- Overseeing the reporting of fraud and error data across government, analysing trends and assisting in the publication of these figures.
- Maintaining engagement with departments and assisting in function wide governance to ensure that there is awareness of the wide range of counter fraud activity happening across government and best practise is shared.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the Function to facilitate open conversations on counter fraud activity and aide them in their commitment to detect and prevent more fraud.
- Providing expert input into guidance, to increase departmental capacity and capability in counter fraud activities.
- Encourage collaborative team work within your own team and across other groups.
- Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders. Collaborate with these to share counter-fraud information, resources and support.
- Consistently show a positive approach to keeping the whole teams efforts focused on the top priorities.
- Ensure plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience in a counter fraud, economic crime or anti bribery & corruption role/environment.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with ability to both see the strategic picture and focus on detail when appropriate.
- Strong and effective leadership experience with an ability to communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
- Experience and knowledge of leading diverse teams through effective coaching and mentoring to improve delivery of outcomes.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£11,029 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application process
You will be required to complete the below behaviour questions.
- Communicating and Influencing- Lead Behaviour
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Seeing the bigger picture
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Communicating and Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Selection process
You will be assessed on the below behaviours.
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Seeing the bigger picture
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date TBD
Expected interview date/s TBD
Interview location – TBD
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
You will be required to attend our other office locations on occasion.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘contact point for applicants’ section.
Please note that this role requires CTC clearance, which would normally need 3 years UK residency in the past 3 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office 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.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
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.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Ricky Reed-Killick
- Email : Ricky.Reed-Killick1@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: info@csc.gov.uk.
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
