Counter Fraud Officer Manchester 2023

In this role you will support the Counter Fraud Team in implementing and maintaining Counter, fraud processes and controls across the organisation which minimise the riskof fraud and to carry out investigations into allegations of fraud.

Role Description

The role will be based at our Manchester office; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Arts Council England is looking for two individuals to join their Counter Fraud Team as Counter Fraud Officers, in Manchester. The roles come with a salary of £28,761 per annum, plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

In this Counter Fraud Officer role, you can expect to:

• Support the Counter Fraud Team in implementing and maintaining Counter Fraud processes and controls across the organisation
• Carry out investigations into allegations of fraud

Key responsibilities

• Use your counter fraud or financial crime expertise to contribute towards counterfraud activity and advice within the organisation
•  To carry out sample checks on Grants to confirm that the funding has been
• awarded in line with the terms & Conditions of the Funding Scheme and that the
• money has been spent in line with the objectives identified in the application
• Identify key fraud risks and monitor the operation of related controls across the
• organisation
• Carry out investigations into allegations of fraud
• To use counter fraud systems, databases, and procedures to carry out pre award
• and post award due diligence on Grant applicants

Key relationships

You will engage with and build strong working relationships with colleagues based in other parts of the Arts Council. From a fraud investigation perspective, you will work closely with the Senior Counter Fraud Officer, Head of Counter Fraud and Director of Financial Accounts and Counter Fraud. This role will also involve working with other colleagues from across the business to implement and apply counter-fraud controls and as required in relation to any fraud investigations. You may also be required to work with external bodies such as the Cabinet Office, other Lottery distributors, the Charity Commission, Action Fraud, various police forces and other relevalnt bodies.

Requirements

To apply for this role you'll need to be committed and enthusiastic. You'll also need:

• To be passionate about protecting public money
• Experience in a previous related role
• Experience within a counter fraud or financial crime role
• You will have investigation experience including the use of various external sources
• to identify key intelligence
• Knowledge of legislation related to fraud, bribery and corruption
• You will be able to accurately record investigations and clearly present details where
• necessary, to a range of different audiences
• You will be able to identify process and control gaps to assist in the overall protection
• and defences against attempted fraud
• You will have experience of applying counter fraud processes and procedures either
• within a grant making body or similar organisation
• You will be confident working independently managing your own workload
• You will be self-motivating and have excellent organisational skills
• You will have a good level of knowledge of MS Excel and excellent analytical skills

In return for your knowledge and expertise, you will receive a favourable salary and benefits package, including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

You will also have effective influencing and interpersonal skills, with a track record in developing professional and personal credibility with colleagues at all levels coupled with the ability to think and act creatively.

You will be able to champion and promote new ideas that contribute to the aims of the organisation and the team.

A formal counter fraud or financial crime qualification or accreditation, such as Accredited Counter Fraud Technician or Specialist, or willing to work towards whilst in this role.

Ability to understand and draw conclusions from various datasets.

Finally, you will need a good understanding of the Arts Council’s current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of this role.

Desirable (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Experience within an Internal Audit role, or similar.
• Can demonstrate awareness of Government Counter Fraud Functional Standards. Experience/ knowledge of industry-standard fraud detection tools.

To apply for this Counter Fraud Officer job in Manchester, contact Arts Council England today.

Equality and Diversity

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.