Reporting and Governance Manager
Contract | Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) | 6 Months
We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK infrastructure programme for an experienced Reporting and Governance Manager to join their Counter Fraud function on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fraud risk professional to take ownership of a high-profile Fraud Risk Assessment programme within a large, complex public sector environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Government Functional Standard 013, managing the Fraud Risk Assessment and assurance programme, and delivering clear, high-quality reporting to senior stakeholders.
The Role at a Glance
Contract Length – 6 months
Location – Birmingham – 3 days per week in the office
IR35 Status – Inside IR35
Pay Rate – £500 per day
Interview Process – One stage – Microsoft Teams
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, including detailed, thematic and enterprise-level assessments and fraud impact assessments.
- Undertaking fraud measurement exercises and drafting the Counter Fraud Strategy based on your findings.
- Partnering with the Proactive Fraud Manager to embed data-driven fraud insights into risk assessments and controls.
- Liaising with risk leads across the supply chain to manage current and emerging risks.
- Owning compliance with Government Functional Standard 013.
- Developing and maintaining fraud-related policies, including Gifts & Hospitality and Whistleblowing.
- Delivering clear, senior-level reporting to management and governance committees.
- Designing and delivering counter fraud training across the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial experience managing an FRA programme, ideally within construction or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of Government Functional Standard 013 and the Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance.
- Working knowledge of fraud-related legislation, including the Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and ECCTA 2023.
- A track record of senior-level reporting and operating within a corporate governance and risk framework.
- Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex fraud risk concepts to non-experts.
- Experience developing and delivering training programmes.
- Membership of the Government Counter Fraud Profession (Fraud Risk Assessment discipline) is desirable.
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