Job Description

Details

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Reference number

417235

Salary

27,275 - 36,176
per annum
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Finance

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London

About the job

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Job summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.


The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences.

Job description

The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences.


We are looking for an organised and meticulous self-starter to join us. The post holder will provide crucial business support to both the Risk and Prevention Manager and Investigation Manager; sourcing and analysing data, as well as preparing reports and information to help drive forward the remit of the Anti-Fraud Team. They will act as a liaison point for risk and assurance work, engaging with partners across the business to ensure any recommended actions to address fraud risks are progressed successfully. They will also be expected to manage essential administrative functions of the team. The postholder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.


You will be working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can move quickly. This role requires you to work flexibly with a good attention to detail but also with a readiness to propose alternative methodologies or solutions to challenges. Your willingness to develop counter fraud and risk skills will give you an opportunity to broaden and/or build on your existing knowledge. Experience in the full suite of Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 3 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English An ability to prioritise work and carry out multiple tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines. Experience of working with, and managing, multiple stakeholders. Experience of organising staff events, important visits, or staff training. Outstanding judgement with an ability to handle sensitive information and maintain complete confidentiality. The ability and confidence to make effective and pro-active contributions within a team environment. IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages including Microsoft Office. Must either hold or be willing to obtain SC level government security clearance.

Desirable criteria:

Experience of working within either a counter fraud, intelligence, analysis, risk, or security-based environment.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 27,275, UK Health Security Agency contributes 7,901 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form ('Employer/ Activity history' section on the application) 750-word supporting statement.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.


The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together

Longlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria

In this scenario we will only consider candidates who meet all essential criteria.

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on

"Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively across teams."

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates


If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment


Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.


Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview (success profiles)

You will be invited to a single remote interview.


Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview.


The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be

Working Together (Lead Behaviour) Communicating & Influencing Working at Pace Seeing the Bigger Picture

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

External


Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.


Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance.


You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Location

Hybrid any Core HQ

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQ's. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQ's (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London)


Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Reasonable Adjustments

The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.


You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

International Police check

If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.


Link below:


Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

Internal Fraud check

If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant's personal details - name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service.

Careers website

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers




Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment team Email : recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk

Further information

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk