Associate Security

As an Associate Security/Fraud Risk Manager, you'll support Working Age Services by identifying and managing fraud and security risks from the start of service design. You'll work with feature teams and stakeholders to analyse risks, escalate vulnerabilities, and guide secure, user-focused decisions. You'll also contribute to strategic fraud efforts and ensure alignment with the Counter Fraud Strategy. Security Check clearance is required.

Pay up to £39,621, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

We are looking for a Associate Security/Fraud Risk Managerto join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As an Associate Security/Fraud Risk Manager, you'll help reduce fraud and error in Working Age Services, protecting public funds and supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society. This is a non-technical role, but it plays a key part in shaping secure, user-focused services.

You'll work closely with feature teams and stakeholders to identify and manage fraud and security risks, making sure these are built into service design from the start. You'll support risk analysis, escalate vulnerabilities, and help others take ownership of their risks. Your insights will guide decisions that keep services safe for claimants, agents, and the Department.

Alongside day-to-day risk work, you'll contribute to strategic fraud and security efforts, research emerging threats, and ensure alignment with the Counter Fraud Strategy. You'll also help shape features and processes to reduce fraud and error.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• You can analyse complex problems, identify root causes, and recommend pragmatic, workable solutions. You work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective outcomes.
• Fraud & Security Awareness
• You understand the unique fraud and security challenges of delivering digital services, including digital identity, authentication, and data protection principles.
• Policy & Legal Expertise
• You have knowledge of Government policy and criminal law frameworks such as Nexus, Non-Repudiation, CPIA, and PACE, and can apply this understanding to ensure compliance and support investigations. You may also hold relevant accreditations such as PINS or equivalent.
• Compliance & Governance
• You can develop policy and ensure legal and regulatory compliance, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and audit requirements.
• Digital & Agile Awareness
• You understand agile methodologies and digital delivery practices, and can assess the implications of emerging technologies for service design, delivery, and security.
• Risk Management
• You can identify, assess, and manage risks effectively, ensuring they are mitigated and communicated appropriately across stakeholders.

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne
, whichever you prefer.

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model - you'll be in the office about 60% of the time, and 40% home working.

We offer competitive pay of up to
£39,621.

You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9%, and a generous leave package starting at 24 days.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture:
  Employer of the Year 2023
  (Women In IT Awards),
  Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023
  (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

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