Assurance Manager - Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA)

The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is the UK governments Centre of Expertise for the management of fraud and associated error against the public sector. It leads the Governments Counter Fraud Function, which brings together the c.16,000 people who work in ministerial departments and public bodies to fight fraud.

The PSFA sits at the heart of government, reporting to HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office; sharing best practice across the public sector including devolved administrations and local governments.

Our Mission is to:

• Modernise the fraud and error response by widening access and use of leading practices, tools and technology - better protecting taxpayers money.
• Build expert-led services that collaborate with experts in Departments and Public Bodies to better fight fraud and error through risk, prevention, data and enforcement techniques.
• Develop capability in the public sector to find, prevent and respond to fraud and error - both organisationally and individually.
• Put performance at the heart of the public sector fraud conversation - focusing on investments and outcomes.
• Be seen as a beacon of fraud and error expertise and a destination for those wanting to make a difference in fighting public sector fraud.

More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-sector-fraud-authority/about

The PSFA oversees, develops and operates the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP). The GCFP builds pathways for counter fraud talent development across government. The GCFP team works with cross-sector experts to build training where there are identified gaps. It has established the GCFP Centre of Learning to deliver against the PSFA mandate for the GCFP learning delivery.

Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP)

The Government Counter Fraud Profession comprises more than 9,000 members drawn from around 85 public bodies working to fight fraud across the public sector. The GCFP brings together individual and organisational learning from across the public sector, enabling us to take our next steps in the fight against the constant threat of fraud.

The establishment of the GCFP and continued investment in counter fraud resources demonstrates the Governments commitment to finding and dealing with fraud across the public sector.

The Profession sets out to tackle fraud head on by committing to invest in this group of highly skilled people, who are at the forefront of protecting public services and fighting economic crime. By providing the standards, guidance and tools for GCFP members to develop their knowledge, skills and experience, we will not only ensure public sector organisations benefit from a common understanding of the skills needed to counter fraud, but also recognise those professionals who lead the fight.

Through the empowerment of its members, throughout their careers, the community created around the GCFP will continue to grow and develop, to protect public services and fight economic crime.

Job description:

We are looking for an Assurance Manager with an understanding of learning and development in a counter fraud context.

You will be passionate about increasing public sector capability, and share our desire to take innovative approaches to assurance of organisational learning environments in the GCFP. Working across multiple organisations, both within the public sector and beyond, you will engage with a range of stakeholders.

The role includes working with a small team of specialists. It is interesting, demanding and fast paced. If you enjoy taking ownership of your own work, communicating proactively and supporting the development of others then wed love to hear from you!

Key deliverables and responsibilities of these posts will include:

• Manage processing integrity for organisational membership applications to the GCFP from a range of organisations, including eligibility checks, accreditation decisions, and appeals/exit processes, in coordination with the Head of Assurance.
• Support the operation of the GCFP assurance framework (governance, risk management, quality assurance, performance monitoring).
• Serve as one of the primary interfaces for assurance stakeholders; deputy chair or participate in assurance review panels as required.
• Ensure information governance, privacy, and security requirements are observed in all assurance activities.
• Facilitate delivery of bespoke training to GCFP Assurance Advisory Panel Members
• Support and facilitate drop in sessions and bespoke meetings for potential new members of the GCFP
• In person assurance visits to GCFP member organisations
• Duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.
• Travel, as required, to other locations in the United Kingdom including the PSFA locations currently Glasgow, London, Newcastle, York and Manchester.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of the assurance of occupational competency (lead)
• Familiarity with counter fraud, economic crime or counter bribery & corruption work
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including across sectors and in person
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate complex information succinctly
• Hold, or willing to work, towards a relevant level 4 qualification in Assessment, Internal or External Quality Assurance
• Ability to work at pace with accuracy and close attention to detail
• Proven ability to design, manage and operate assurance frameworks

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the GCFP and its standards and processes for organisational membership.

Additional information:

Cabinet Office policy is that a minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. For some roles, due to their nature and the business need, this may be up to 100%. Requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.