Debt and Fraud Data Sharing Manager

The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is responsible for holding departments and arms-length bodies to account for their handling of fraud in the public sector. The Authority will write the standards for counter fraud work across government and hold public bodies to account against these. 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). The PSFA is at the centre of this function but a role in this team will make you part of a Counter Fraud Function that spans government and 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 is a team of c.140 staff members with locations across the country – including Manchester, York, Glasgow 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.

Within that team, the Digital Economy Act (271) Debt and Fraud Data Sharing Secretariat, promotes and facilitates debt and fraud data sharing across the public sector and private entities through the DEA gateway. The Team readily and actively collaborates with bodies to manage & reduce debt and to combat fraud. From conception, scoping to delivery the Team provides expert advice including legislative and data governance support, pilot design and delivery, governance and management of Ministerial permissions/sign offs and further into business as usual.

This is a fast-moving and influential HEO role supporting the Cabinet Office’s Debt and Fraud Digital Economy Act (DEA) Secretariat. Working at the heart of government debt recovery and counter-fraud, you will be responsible for promoting and facilitating debt and fraud data-sharing proposals using the powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017.

In this role, you will work with public bodies and third parties to develop data-sharing pilots that combat fraud and reduce debt. You will manage these proposals through the Digital Economy Act Review Board and draft Ministerial Submissions to secure formal approvals. As part of the Secretariat team, you will also help develop policy and legislation related to these powers.

You will be a proactive and confident communicator, capable of staying calm under pressure. You must be able to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively in a complex environment.

You will be expected to work independently and represent the PSFA both inside and outside the Cabinet Office. Communicating with impact and nuance—orally, in writing, and through public speaking—is essential. You will quickly build strong relationships with senior Civil Servants and technology professionals, balancing various stakeholder needs to deliver results.

This role offers a unique opportunity to understand the full landscape of government counter-fraud and debt management. It provides high-level exposure and responsibility across both the public and private sectors in a complex and evolving department

• Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement & Promotion: Actively promote the DEA data-sharing powers across the public sector. You will lead cross-departmental networks and build collaborative partnerships to identify new data-sharing opportunities, confidently challenging barriers and "myths" to encourage adoption.
• Pilot Management & Governance: Manage the end-to-end journey of multiple data-sharing proposals. This includes supporting the development of Business Cases and DPIAs, guiding proposals through the DEA Review Board, and drafting Ministerial Submissions for formal approval. Then following up with interim reports and evaluations and benefits realisation to determine the value of the proposal
• Secretariat & Board Support: Deliver a high-quality secretariat function for the DEA Review Board. You will manage agenda-setting, prepare briefing papers, and ensure accurate record-keeping (minutes), and any other matters arising, handling all matters with confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Policy, Legislation & Capability Building: Support the development of debt and fraud data-sharing policy and legislation. You will help build capability across government by developing guidance, internal communications, and sharing best practices from successful pilots.
• Monitoring & Advice: Monitor live pilots to ensure they deliver against their objectives. You will provide timely, accurate advice to stakeholders (including third-party service providers) on the legislative and governance requirements of the DEA Code of Practice.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application process

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a and number of behavioural statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Applications will be sifted on the below behaviours:

• Leadership (lead)
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

You will also be required to complete a personal statement (1000 words) aligned to the essential criteria in the advert.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Leadership. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Selection process

Interviews will be assessed on the behaviours:

• Leadership (lead)
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Expected timeline

Expected sift date – TBD

Expected interview date/s – TBD

Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.

Reasonable Adjustment

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 an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Further Information

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.

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

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.

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

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 applicant’s 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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