The role
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is £51,099 - £58,197
The Role:
Southwark are seeking a full time Corporate Anti-Fraud Team Manager to direct the overall delivery of the Council’s anti-fraud strategy and investigation of fraud, bribery and corruption.
This will include working with departments to develop and improve internal control, fraud prevention and detection measures within the Council to ensure that legislative requirements, corporate objectives and best value are successfully achieved.
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with experience in managing fraud prevention, detection, and investigation in local government.
You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of professionals across a broad spectrum of activity. Providing expertise and knowledge to stakeholders. Contributing to policy and strategy.
The person filling this role will be required to provide advice and guidance regarding fraud and corruption, undertake reactive and proactive anti-fraud exercises, data-analytics, deliver training and awareness.
You will be required to manage and control a budget to deliver service priorities.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent full-time position
- Hours of work: standard 36 hours Monday – Friday – The post holder may be required to work hours as determined by service delivery requirements
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience or vocational qualification i.e. Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification; the Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice; or the CIPFA Certificate of Investigative Practice, the DWP Local Authority Fraud Manager PinS Foundation qualification, a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Investigative Practice.
For more information about the role please contact Timothy Jones via email at timothy.jones@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing date: 11:59 pm 28th January 2024
Interview date: WC 12th February 2024
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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