Counter Fraud Officer (Band 3/SEO)

Job summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has established the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to ensure high-risk residential buildings (HRBs) are safe and to enable people to feel safe in their homes.

BSR will oversee changes to the safety and performance of all buildings and raise industry professional standards year after year, working with residents and industry to make sure everybody has a voice in achieving this goal. BSR will serve as a lasting tribute to those who have lost their lives due to poor and substandard buildings and will help ensure tragedies of such proportions as Grenfell are consigned to the past.

This is an exciting time to join BSR, and as part of this team you will be responsible for shaping an internal culture of high performance and continuous improvement and bringing about cultural change in building safety in your community and in the future.

This role will sit in the Building Safety Regulator’s expanding Corporate Support Services team and is responsible for managing the risks of fraud, bribery and corruption. We are looking for someone who can develop, implement, iterate and lead a counter-fraud strategy for the BSR during and following its transition to an Arms Length Body of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours over 4 days per week.

Job description

The government announced on 30 June 2025 that the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is to become an Arms Length Body(ALB) of Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) and will be moved out of HSE. This is the natural next step in the development of the regulator and was always a likely outcome once BSR was established.

It has been confirmed that the ALB will be a Non-crown, Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), and as such it’s employees will be Public Servants, rather than Civil Servants.

Any successful candidates recruited to this vacancy will initially be onboarded to HSE, with a move to the new NDBP to be undertaken in due course.

The BSR is committed to complying with the requirements of Government’s Counter Fraud Functional Standard in a proportionate way and is now seeking a Counter Fraud Officer who can collaborate effectively with other government bodies, embed a robust anti-fraud culture across the organisation and deliver compliance with these standards.

Reporting to the Head of Governance & Compliance and responsible to the Head of Corporate Support Services, you will develop and oversee BSR’s counter fraud, bribery and corruption strategy to ensure the organisation maintains effective governance, compliance and financial crime prevention across all operations, employees and service providers. This is a ‘hands-on’ role that involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed internal controls and delivery frameworks designed to reduce the risks of fraud, bribery and corruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and iterating BSR’s counter fraud, bribery and corruption strategy, ensuring that it remains proportionate and aligned with current threat assessments and good practice.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on counter fraud, bribery and corruption annual action plans.
• Leading BSR’s approach to detecting fraud, bribery and corruption in high-risk areas. This will involve employing a range of internal controls including identification methodology, deterrence, route cause analysis, suspicious activity reporting, prevention, compliance checking, training delivery, cross agency collaboration, detection and enhanced digital security.
• Monitoring BSR’s compliance with the Government’s Functional Standard for Counter Fraud.
• Developing and reporting on an appropriate suite of outcome-based measures and indicators which are refreshed annually.
• Owning and maintaining relevant BSR policies, such as the Fraud Response Plan and the functional standards.
• Where relevant instances are identified, lead or direct investigations into suspected fraud, corruption or other irregularities across the organisation.
• Deputising for the Head of Governance & Compliance where necessary.

Person specification

Essential Skills & Criteria

• Experience of working in a counter fraud, investigative, regulatory or intelligence arena with knowledge of relevant UK law and procedures as they relate to counter fraud, corruption and bribery
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to work with a range of stakeholders and build effective working relationships both inside and outside of the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with an ability to manage large volumes of complex information in a fast moving environment, analyse critically and make informed decisions.
• Experience of setting up and iterating internal procedures, driving change and delivering outcomes
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present information to diverse audiences and to challenge and be challenged in relation to recommendations made to senior managers
• Knowledge of risk management and an ability handle sensitive cases
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office products desirable
• To become an active member of the public sector counter fraud network, led by Cabinet Office

Qualifications

You will have or be willing to undertake a qualification relevant to the role, for example CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS).

Achieve and maintain the Government Counter Fraud Profession competencies and professional standards.

Travel

Occasional travel for team meetings to HSE locations, including overnight stays.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

We invest in our people with;

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector.
• Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
• Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
• 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
• Parental leave benefits
• As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application Information

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 500 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria listed within the person specification.

You are also required to write an example of no more than 250 words on the lead Behaviour which is Managing a Quality Service.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

Sift Information

The sift will take place week commencing 7th April 2026 where you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and Managing a Quality Service behaviour.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place from week commencing 27th April 2026 where you will be assessed against the behaviours detailed within the job advert as well as your experience.

Please note the sift and interview dates could be subject to change due to panel availability.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further Information

Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.

HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.

From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.

Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.

HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.

If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk.

If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.

Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Austin.fuller@hse.gov.uk
• Email : Austin.fuller@hse.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk

Further information

If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…

Attachments

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