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 Offices 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 nuanceorally, in writing, and through public speakingis 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 Responsibilities

• Stakeholder 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.

Essential Criteria

• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver shared goals.
• Communication (Oral and Written): Exceptional writing skills with experience drafting high-quality briefings or submissions. Confident in oral communication, with the ability to explain complex or nuanced information clearly to varied audiences.
• Delivering at Pace: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving & Influence: Ability to work independently, using initiative to overcome obstacles and influence others to support a particular course of action.

Desirable Criteria

• Governance & Secretariat: Previous experience providing secretariat support for a board or high-level working group.
• Project Management: Experience using project management techniques (e.g., maintaining a pipeline or risk register) to track progress across multiple workstreams.
• Data & Legislation Knowledge: An understanding of debt and counter-fraud policy, data protection legislation (e.g., UK GDPR), and/or the Digital Economy Act 2017.
• Policy Development: Experience contributing to policy development, legislative reviews, or the production of official guidance.

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.