Deputy Head of Counter Fraud - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Fraud costs the government an estimated £31 to £53 billion every year.

Fraud against public bodies takes money away from the vital public services that citizens rely on and can damage trust in government.

Over the past 18months the National Audit Office has found that the risk of fraud and error has risen significantly as a result of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fraud, and the harm it causes, is not a new issue for the public sector.

However, it is one that is constantly changing, and the advent of the digital age has driven this evolution at an even greater pace.

As part of its development and governance UKHSA is establishing a counter fraud team to tackle the threat of fraud, bribery and corruption.

The unit will take a flexible and collaborative approach in acknowledging, preventing and responding to fraud in order to maintain public confidence and protect money for better patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the formation and development of a new unit at its inception developed by highly experienced counter fraud leaders specifically brought into to set up this important initiative.

To lead the implementation of the counter fraud business plan.
Ensuring that the knowledge gained from fraud risk and investigation work is reported at both a local and national level and directed to improve the fraud proofing of policies and procedures in UKHSA and possibly wider government.
Provide assurance to the Head of Counter Fraud that the management of all aspects of investigative activity conducted are in accordance with the organisational strategic objectives and relevant legislation.
Leading on the work to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage potential for fraud, bribery and corruption.
Proactively raising the profile of counterfraud work to support teams across UKHSA.
Leading improvements to performance reporting and accountability for counter fraud performance across the UKHSA, working closely with investigation colleagues, DHSC, the Public Sector Fraud Authority and other government departments to deliver maximum value from current activities and achieve best practice.
Advising and supporting UKHSA to develop and meet the Government Counter Fraud Functional Standard to improve the prevention, detection and reporting of suspected frauds.
Advising and supporting UKHSA to develop and embed Initial Fraud Impact Assessments and Fraud Risk Assessments to improve the prevention, detection and reporting of suspected fraud

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.

To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage.

UKHSA ensures that the nation can respond quickly and at greater scale to deal with a range of health threats, including those of a future pandemic.

This is a senior role within the Counter Fraud Team and will assist the Head of Counter Fraud in setting and delivering the strategic counter fraud direction within UKHSA.

The role involves considerable cross departmental working and a need to understand fraud-related issues.

In association with the Head of Counter Fraud, the post holder will contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the team's activity in meeting strategic objectives.

This includes displaying an independence of decision making in their own area of work to ensure that all objectives are met.

Good communication skills using a range of methods are vital to the success of the role both internally, within UKHSA, and across government and with other external stakeholders including law enforcement organisations.

The role also demands that the postholder can develop and provide analysis and produce written reports, guidance, policies and strategies to the highest level.

They must also be able to develop fraud prevention initiatives and awareness raising activities.

The role also entails day-to-day management activity, including reviewing staff performance against team and personal objectives and ensuring organisational standard operating procedures are being adhered to.

The postholder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.

They will be responsible for 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.

The postholder should contribute to requests for evid