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Counter Fraud Specialist

£36,000- £42,000

Reports to: Counter Fraud Manager

Department: Chief Operating Office

Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Flexible working requests will be considered)

Location: Stratford, London or Oxford, Sterling House Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 31 August 2023 23:55

Recruitment process: Competency Based Interview

Interview date: 8 & 11 September 2023

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.

We are looking for a Counter Fraud Specialist to join our Risk Management team, to ensure the safety and reputation of Cancer Research UK is kept intact. You will be an experienced investigator used to seeing an investigation through from start to finish, with the ability to implement tighter controls due to your findings. You don’t have to of led as an individual investigator, you could have worked as part of a larger team, but you will bring with you, a proactive attitude, knowledge of necessary legal frameworks, and a curious mindset in order to support us in one of our key risk areas.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the charity through the provision of investigation services, as directed by the Counter Fraud Manager, for cases of actual or suspected fraud, error and non-compliance. Ensuring any such investigations are completed in a fair, robust and professional (credible) manner.

• Working together with those parts of the charity affected by fraud, error or non-compliance.

• Completing analysis of case relevant data and the review/interpretation of reports and other relevant information to ensure we draw fair and robust conclusions in the investigation and make recommendations that improve the control framework.

• Gathering evidence through the review of relevant documentation and/or through the interviewing of relevant people.

• Supporting the Counter Fraud Manager with the development, preparation and delivery of fraud risk management training and awareness activities across the charity.

What skills will I need?

• Experience of completing investigations of actual/suspected cases of fraud, either as the individual investigating officer or as part of a bigger team.

• An ability to obtain, review and analyse data and information to reach credible and supported conclusions and recommendations in the completion of fraud investigations.

• Good knowledge of the legal frameworks and requirements within which fraud investigations are conducted,

• Demonstratable experience in completing investigations from start to finish and ability to assess impact on organisation and make relevant changes

• An inquisitive mindset and a natural curiosity to ‘get to the bottom’ of matters.

• Resilience and persistence to ‘see things through’.

• An ability to deal with potentially sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, empathy and sensitivity.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact Suzanne.Birdsey@Cancer.org.uk

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .

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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.