Deputy Head of Counter Fraud

Are you a counter fraud specialist who excels at being a visible leader and influencer to deliver business objectives and outcomes through others?

Here at **HM Land Registry,** we have an exciting opportunity available for a **Deputy Head of Counter Fraud, **to join our team based in **Gloucester. ** You will join us on **full-time or part-time, permanent**basis and in return,**you will receive a competitive salary of **£53,720 per annum.**

**About the role**

As the**Deputy Head of Counter Fraud,** you will support the Head of Counter Fraud in setting the strategic counter fraud direction for the organisation and lead the Counter Fraud Group to translate this into tangible objectives and business outcomes that teams can deliver.

**Key responsibilities as our Deputy Head of Counter Fraud**:

- Acting as a key link between a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and HMLR’s counter fraud teams- Representing the Counter Fraud Group internally on designated project/programme boards- Being responsible for providing ongoing, proportionate advice and assurance on counter fraud measures and controls, using specialist, counter fraud knowledge and knowledge of business objectives to enable the right outcomes- Being responsible for delivering training and awareness sessions and leading on counter fraud initiatives and improvements across the organisation to deliver maximum value and achieve best practice- Providing reports on counter fraud issues and fraud proofing for Board level approval and proactively engage with other departments and agencies to develop and deliver counter fraud measures- Dealing with press and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests when required
**What we are looking for in our Deputy Head of Counter Fraud**:

- Must hold an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) qualification
- Have significant recent experience in a counter fraud leadership role- Experience in fraud risk identification and the development of mitigations and controls as well as cross-group and cross-government working and collaboration- Possess good drafting skills and experience in pulling together complex information into concise papers and submissions suitable for Board presentation- Knowledge and experience of line managing and be able to balance competing priorities and work with autonomy

**Benefits of becoming our Deputy Head of Counter Fraud**:
We offer very competitive terms, conditions, and benefits. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development. You will have access to a Civil Service pension and benefits arrangements and competitive annual leave.

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