Deputy Head Defence Counter Fraud & Corruption Operations G6/B1

Job Description

LocationCity of Westminster, London, SW1A 2HBAbout the jobSummaryThe MOD requires an experienced counter fraud & corruption professional to lead and develop operational work within its central counter fraud capability Fraud Defence. These responsibilities include leading the Defence Confidential Hotline team, Fraud Investigation team and providing functional professional leadership across the department. 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 MOD?s coordinated response to fraud. The team?s work is high profile, demanding and requires highly motivated and talented individuals to support the continuous development of MOD?s response to fraud and corruption. The work is challenging and varied but is extremely rewarding and provides an excellent insight into the workings of the MOD as a department of state. The team is risk and intelligence led, driving innovative solutions to fraud and corruption challenges. 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 position will provide the successful candidate with excellent experiences across a range of SCS Competencies and therefore provide a good spring board for promotion. This position is advertised at 36/37 hours per week Tacos dependentJob descriptionWorking to the SCS Head of Fraud Defence, you will have responsibility for: ? the development and delivery of Fraud Defence operational output and managing the Confidential Hotline and Investigation teams. ? enhancing the response to allegations of fraud, corruption and related unethical practice in Defence. ? leading an investigation team delivering complex, high profile casework and the Defence Confidential Hotline service progressing allegations and duty of care considerations for whistleblowers; ? providing professional and strategic direction for the MOD?s response to complex investigations or ethical challenges; ? driving continuous improvement in counter fraud operational standards for whistleblower case management and investigation; ? Delivering corporate senior leadership responsibilities and supporting the Head of Fraud Defence on counter-fraud and corruption projects and initiatives.ResponsibilitiesThe role is high profile. The professional demands of the role will need you to have substantial subject matter knowledge and experience, combined with management and organisational skills, in a relevant counter fraud & corruption and/or ethics and integrity role. It is highly desirable that you have qualifications, experience and skills in a relevant professional discipline such as a qualified accountant with substantial forensic experience, law, audit or as specialist counter fraud professional. You will be based in London, operating across the UK and occasionally overseas when required.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Seeing the Big Picture

Communicating and Influencing

Making Effective Decisions

BenefitsBenefits? Access to learning and development tailored to your professional development; ? Free gym on site; ? A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options; ? A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity; ? 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service; ? A civil service pension. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. This position will attract the relevant London weighting. 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.Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Short listed candidates will be invited to complete a series of online psychometric exercises, which will produce additional information to assist the selection panel at interview. To fulfil the Civil Service recruitment principles of fair & open competition please note that where a vacancy is advertised at the external approach, ALL candidates must complete psychometric tests including internal candidates already working at the advertised grade. If you are short listed for interview, you will be provided details of logins and passwords, which will enable you to access the exercises. The exercises can be accessed from any internet enabled computer. There is provision for reasonable adjustments to be made for candidates with a disability or health problem. You will not need to complete them again if you are applying for a post within 12 months. We will also assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: ? Seeing the Big Picture ? Leadership ? Communicating and Influencing ? Making effective decisions You should ensure that, when demonstrating your behaviours, you use examples that relate to your experience to the selection criteria You will be required to submit a CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements Selection will be by sift and interviews. An initial sift may be conducted on evidence of relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Candidates invited to interview may be asked to prepare and undertake a presentation exercise. Candidates shortlisted at initial interview may be asked to attend a final interview.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Nationality requirementsOpen to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions recruitment principles.