Deputy Director, Public Sector Fraud Policy

We are looking for an ambitious and delivery focused person who is passionate about making a difference, fighting fraud, developing innovative policies and shaping how the public sector effectively finds and reduces fraud. They should excel in working in high paced environments with wide ranging and complex data, and good understanding of evidence and how to use it, a focus on delivery and an ability to adapt to changes in the context. This role will work with experts across sectors in the UK, and experts internationally, with a focus on advancing the way public sector fraud is managed and making a measurable difference.This role will provide leadership across central government (and other sectors) in developing and implementing new cross government policy in the counter fraud area. This could include legislative policy to expand and enhance the powers available to tackle fraud against the public sector and also policy proposals to go further with partners in local authorities and internationally. This role will also work to develop the strategy for the Function and the annual action plans that demonstrate progress against that strategy. This role will lead on all parliamentary work including briefing senior officials and ministers for Select Committees, Oral and written parliamentary questions and FOIs. This role will be a member of the PSFAs Executive Committee, accountable for the delivery and resourcing of their area, but also accountable for the wider effective working of the PSFA.In addition, the role holder will lead elements of the day-to-day work of the Functions Centre of Expertise, which includes:Building strong relationships across government, as a centre of expertise including with HM Treasury.Building the PSFA and the UK's reputation as a world leader and innovator in fighting public sector fraud.Main responsibilities will include:Delivering cross government work on policy interventions to improve fraud management, including the consideration and, if necessary, the delivery of legislative reform.Leading the development of annual Action Plans for the Counter Fraud Function to align with the 3 year Strategy.Ensuring the Community of Practice within the Function is a thriving hub of sharing practice.Developing and implementing policies for Ministers and Senior Officials to drive the counter fraud agenda across the public sector.Ensuring content for Ministers and Senior Officials on public sector fraud is accurate and clearly communicated.Advising Ministers and Senior Officials in Cabinet Office and HM Treasury on fraud issues and activity from across the public sector.Managing a budget and ensuring value for money.Ensuring effective people and performance management.Delivering the process and projects to land measurable and publishable outcomes from your and your teams work.Co-leadership alongside other SCS leads of c150FTE mixed grades and specialisms within the counter fraud area. There will be c10FTE in your dedicated Policy area, which may expand and contract depending on organisational and ministerial priorities.