The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is a fast paced delivery and operational team that is responsible for holding departments and arms-length bodies to account for their handling of fraud in the public sector. The PSFA was launched on the 3rd August 2022, following an increased focus in government on tackling fraud. It succeeded the Government Counter Fraud Function (GCFF) in the Cabinet Office. The PSFA is at the centre of this function, reporting jointly to the Cabinet Office and Treasury Ministers, and leads work across government and public bodies to improve the prevention, detection and recovery of fraud.
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 creation of the Public Sector Fraud Authority represents a landmark in our fight against public sector fraud. We know that fraudsters are committed, capable and an evolving adversary. To respond to this we must raise our ambition and challenge ourselves to increase our impact. The PSFA will support public servants across government and public bodies to take that step - to innovate and to modernise our approach to fraud.
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 PSFA offers opportunities for fraud experts across disciplines to effectively find and fight fraud, including fraud risk assessment, measurement, prevention, intelligence and investigations. The range of opportunities allows for constant professional development and means that collaboration is always at the heart of what we do.
The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues and creating an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We uphold and underpin our values at every opportunity and we’re committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues within the PSFA.
The Team
This post sits within the newly-formed Risk, Threat and Prevention (RTP) team, which comprises 19 staff. RTP supports ministerial departments and public bodies in understanding the risks and threats they face.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to join a growing team and actively take part in creating a great working culture. The role would suit someone with an interest in counter fraud activities and who enjoys helping to create direction and structure.
As a Fraud Risk Support Officer, you will deliver varied governance and administrative tasks across to help ensure RTP delivers on its commitment to providing expert services across government. You will help coordinate the work carried out by the Fraud Risk Specialists and Senior Fraud Risk Specialists. Duties will include: secretariat support for boards; sending correspondence; mailbox management; minute taking; supporting the Complex Grants Advisory Panel; calendar and travel management.
This role will provide an opportunity to work with other government departments and public bodies, requiring effective communication skills and use of initiative. The role will require occasional travel, including overnight stays.
If you enjoy taking ownership of your own work, communicating proactively and delivering good quality then we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Providing secretariat support for the RTP team including creating agendas, compiling slides for meetings and producing high quality notes and minutes;
* Compilation and formatting of documents to a high standard;
* Liaising with stakeholders across government and at senior levels to co-ordinate meetings and key activities for RTP;
* Demonstrating flexibility to work on other activities within the RTP team to develop skills and meet business needs. This will include supporting on our learning activities, conferences and other projects;
* Supporting other RTP team members and using internal databases to maintain current and future workflows;
* Providing service delivery mailbox triage to the relevant RTP team;
* Arranging internal briefings, allocating appropriate resourcing.
* Providing support in the development of team training/away days.
This list is not designed to be exhaustive. You may be required to carry out additional duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of your skill, competence, and training.
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