Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Lowestoft
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Newmarket
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Boston
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Bulwell
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Beeston
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Louth
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Verification Assurance Officer - Central
Government Recruitment Service - Stourbridge
£32,137 to £32,137 a year
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team which will introduce a Verification Assurance Officer (VAO) job role within selected Jobcentre and Service Centres. The role will enable the VAO and Jobcentre colleagues to work together to identify and tackle fraud on the frontline, responding to potential fraud quickly and effectively at the outset. The aim is to prevent fraud entering the welfare system, reduce customer debt and to meet Fraud, Error and Debt strategy and strategic objectives. As a VAO you will help improve the verification processes by strengthening our fraud controls on the front line. You will support the prevention of intentional fraud entering the welfare system, while actively increasing customer engagement and knowledge, educating them on their responsibilities. As a great communicator you will also be responsible for raising Jobcentre colleagues' awareness of fraud and by providing practical support, making it clear that everyone has a responsibility to tackle fraud when they suspect it. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to carry out this role fully from a Jobcentre location, the critical part of the role will be interviewing claimants and collaborating with Jobcentre colleagues face to face, so hybrid and home working cannot be considered. As a Verification Assurance Officer, your key tasks will be to: Work closely with Jobcentre and Service Centre colleagues conducting initial evidence interviews, further evidence interviews and verification activities by integrating within those teams in the sites. Conduct robust interviews where a colleague has a suspicion on the validity of documents produced for verification of Identification, housing costs, children and childcare costs elements of Universal Credit. Conduct review meetings with customers in scenarios where the Enhanced Review Team (ERT) and the customer have agreed to bring in evidence relating to their claim to a Jobcentre. Provide regular feedback at office meetings on trends, patterns of fraud, and how to detect them. Feed information into specialist risk and intelligence teams within DWP. Lead customer education sessions jointly with Jobcentre colleagues to provide clarity on customer responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Collate and maintain accurate Management Information (MI) as directed by analysts and performance teams. Frequent travel between sites may be required depending on business needs.
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Business Analyst
Government Recruitment Service
£44,447 to £46,547 a year
PermanentFull time
We have a number of exciting Business Analyst opportunities available across DWP Digital, including Debt, Health & Disability Services, Working Age Services and Hybrid Cloud. Five vacancies are within the Working Age Services team and are available in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. The remaining opportunities are available in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. As a Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering digital transformation that supports millions of users across the UK. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that products and services deliver meaningful outcomes and value. This is an opportunity to contribute across the product delivery lifecycle, working in Agile environments to support the design and delivery of services that meet user and business needs. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, applying business analysis techniques to help define solutions, improve processes and support effective decision making. Joining DWP Digital means becoming part of a thriving Business Analysis profession where learning and development are actively supported. You'll have access to experienced Senior and Lead Business Analysts, an established community of practice, and opportunities to broaden your skills, expand your experience and progress your career. As you develop, you'll also have opportunities to support and mentor colleagues at earlier stages of their Business Analysis journey. Please note: As part of the role, you may be required to travel regularly to the other digital hubs. The frequency of this will be discussed further should you be successful. You'll be working within a transformational multi-disciplinary team utilising agile methodologies. Communicate effectively across both technical and business stakeholders, ensuring the understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria is aligned. You'll translate business problems and user needs into backlogs of detailed requirements to deliver value and great outcomes for our users or for the solution that align to best practice. Advise the Product Manager in agreeing the suitable mix of epics, features & stories for each sprint, as well as active contribution towards prioritisation activities. Conduct research and analysis to understand business processes and activities that impact and that are impacted by the product or service. Select the appropriate best practice techniques to model business processes, existing and new, in order to achieve consensus. Lead workshops, interviews, and other investigation techniques to effectively understand the business problems, business needs and user needs. Be responsible for improving your own knowledge of Business Analysis and Agile principles, methods, tools and techniques. Play an active role within the BA community, coaching and supporting other members of the community. Contribute to the development of others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to undertake line management responsibilities where applicable.
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Business Analyst
Government Recruitment Service
£44,447 to £46,547 a year
PermanentFull time
We have a number of exciting Business Analyst opportunities available across DWP Digital, including Debt, Health & Disability Services, Working Age Services and Hybrid Cloud. Five vacancies are within the Working Age Services team and are available in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. The remaining opportunities are available in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. As a Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering digital transformation that supports millions of users across the UK. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that products and services deliver meaningful outcomes and value. This is an opportunity to contribute across the product delivery lifecycle, working in Agile environments to support the design and delivery of services that meet user and business needs. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, applying business analysis techniques to help define solutions, improve processes and support effective decision making. Joining DWP Digital means becoming part of a thriving Business Analysis profession where learning and development are actively supported. You'll have access to experienced Senior and Lead Business Analysts, an established community of practice, and opportunities to broaden your skills, expand your experience and progress your career. As you develop, you'll also have opportunities to support and mentor colleagues at earlier stages of their Business Analysis journey. Please note: As part of the role, you may be required to travel regularly to the other digital hubs. The frequency of this will be discussed further should you be successful. You'll be working within a transformational multi-disciplinary team utilising agile methodologies. Communicate effectively across both technical and business stakeholders, ensuring the understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria is aligned. You'll translate business problems and user needs into backlogs of detailed requirements to deliver value and great outcomes for our users or for the solution that align to best practice. Advise the Product Manager in agreeing the suitable mix of epics, features & stories for each sprint, as well as active contribution towards prioritisation activities. Conduct research and analysis to understand business processes and activities that impact and that are impacted by the product or service. Select the appropriate best practice techniques to model business processes, existing and new, in order to achieve consensus. Lead workshops, interviews, and other investigation techniques to effectively understand the business problems, business needs and user needs. Be responsible for improving your own knowledge of Business Analysis and Agile principles, methods, tools and techniques. Play an active role within the BA community, coaching and supporting other members of the community. Contribute to the development of others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to undertake line management responsibilities where applicable.
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Delivery Unit- Team Leader
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£60,732 to £71,296 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade supports businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a stretching portfolio in the Delivery Unit, at the centre of the department in the Strategy, Delivery & Ministers Directorate. You will drive forward the Secretary of State’s top priorities – working with policy teams, Ministers and the Department’s senior team to identify and resolve blockers to delivery, ensuring join up across the department and with other government departments. You will support the delivery of high-priority programmes, test assumptions and identify emerging risks, providing a clear view of progress to Ministers and senior officials in the department and the centre of government. You will need to build trusted relationships with several functions across the department while maintaining the constructive challenge of a central Delivery Unit. These are high-profile, fast-moving programmes that generate cross-government and public interest. You will build strong working relationships with policy teams and senior officials to understand and unblock delivery pinch points, reporting in to the most senior levels of the department. In addition to driving this fast paced and engaging portfolio, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong, dynamic and supportive team culture. Typical responsibilities will include: Driving forward the Secretary of State’s and Permanent Secretary’s priorities, ensuring each programme delivers meaningful value. Being the central point of coordination and contact for the Delivery Unit, assessing delivery of milestones and identifying and supporting policy areas to escalate and unblock issues, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives. Supporting our performance-driven culture by empowering leadership with the information and tools they need to manage Ministerial priorities. Supporting the development of delivery plans, and conducting deep-dives into policy areas, actively working to resolve complex issues and ensuring that risks to delivery are surfaced and resolved at senior levels. Tracking delivery, assessing performance and providing progress insights and problem solving to Ministers and the centre of government. This will require you to build expertise in the policy area to enable informed assessments and constructive challenge. Acting as a key point of contact, liaison and trusted partner to internal policy teams, private offices and key teams across Whitehall. Taking an active role in the wider management of a high-performing Delivery Unit team, with potential for either line management or matrix management responsibilities.
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