Job Description

Job Title: Counter Fraud Manager (Commercial)
Location: Hertfordshire
Starting Salary: \xc2\xa355,916 with the opportunity to progress to \xc2\xa362,589 pa (pro rata for part-time) - Pay increase pending
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

We are recruiting to a Fraud Manager role within our highly respected and award winning anti-fraud service in Hertfordshire.

We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is passionate about fraud prevention, detection, and investigation in local government .

This is an exciting role for someone to develop a business case to expand on our current service offering and to build an entirely new function which will deliver anti-fraud functions to numerous organisations across the Country.

At the Shared Anti-Fraud Service, we protect the public purse from the constant threat of fraud.

Working with Councils and other organisations across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, we provide advice and guidance regarding fraud and corruption, undertake proactive counter-fraud exercises, data-analytics and also deliver training and awareness.

We now want to expand and offer our services to organisations beyond local government. The person filling this role will lead on the establishment and delivery of this new service.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be actively involved in all aspects of our counter fraud operations, assuming responsibility for establishing and leading a team of counter fraud specialists, working with clients negotiating contracts for work and ensuring delivery of those contracts.

You will be the lead officer to design and implement a fully costed business case for the latest development for the Shared Anti-Fraud Service.

You will be driving forward partnership working and identifying opportunities to work effectively with other Local Authorities. You will represent SAFS when engaging with Law Enforcement agencies, Central Government bodies and other Local Authorities.

ACFS/ACFM/PIP/Member of the Government Counter Fraud Profession.

Prince 2 (equivalent project management qualification) or relevant experience

The SAFS is a highly respected and award winning service. This role offers the successful applicant a great opportunity to build a completely new element of the Shared Anti Fraud Service whilst ensuring that we continually improve the level of service delivered. This role also offers the opportunity to build and lead a new team from scratch.

Whilst we are based in Hertford, we have a very flexible approach enabling us to work from anywhere, encouraging a healthy work life balance.

Closing Date: Sunday 10th September 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th September 2023 - interviews will be face to face at County Hall, Hertford

For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Nick Jennings \xe2\x80\x93 01438 844705 or Chris Wood 01438 845513

Additional Information

Benefits of working for us:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information

Fixed Term and/or Secondment: This is a Fixed Term or Secondment vacancy. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the attached Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.

How to Apply

As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer the 4 key questions which are located at the end of the advert and a template can be found in the \'Available Documents\'.

1. Project Management: Describe your experience in leading a project from inception to delivery, including developing a business case, risk assessment, stakeholder management, contractual arrangements, external funding and service design/offering.

2. Anti-Fraud: What experience do you have working in anti-fraud roles?

3. Measuring Success: How do you measure success and why is this important?

4. Customer Service: What skills and experience do you have in delivering high standards of customer service?

If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.

Hertfordshire County Council