Corsham, South West England, SN13 9NR : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB
Fraud Defence is the central counter-fraud function for the MOD. It takes the strategic lead for fraud, corruption and other economic crime matters across Defence, it represents the MOD as the victim of fraud and drives the MOD’s coordinated response to fraud. Fraud Defence provides subject expertise to inform risk decisions by Defence senior stakeholders on fraud & corruption; is the single reporting gateway for economic crime and whistle-blower concerns, undertakes investigations and coordinates training and awareness.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The Fraud Analysis & Strategic Intelligence team provides a wide range of assessed products to support and direct this work. Its primary roles are to provide a trusted single version of the truth on the threat to the MOD from fraud & corruption; to provide statistical and related management information (MI), provide advice and research to underpin decision making, policy development and evaluation within MOD; and to support the production of relevant National Statistics on Defence.
The team’s work is high profile and demanding but is extremely rewarding and provides an excellent insight into the workings of the MOD as a department of state. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. The team works closely with a wide range of diverse stakeholders across MOD, UK Government, Defence Industry and internationally.
The work is challenging and varied but is extremely rewarding and provides an excellent insight into the workings of the MOD.
Reporting to the Analytics and Intelligence Counter Fraud Manager your will have responsibility for:
We are looking for a person who:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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