Senior Fraud & Security Risk Advisor (Public Services)

DWP Digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Time off volunteering

Bring your authentic self to work

Discounts and savings

Interest-free loans for bike or season

Professional development

Job summary

DWP Digital, part of the UK government, is seeking an experienced Security and Fraud Risk Manager to shape secure public services for Universal Credit and Working Age Services. The role demands expertise in fraud, security risk, and risk management to guide design and delivery across teams.

You will advise senior stakeholders, assess threats, and develop practical solutions that protect public money and citizens while maintaining service effectiveness. Security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience using security and fraud strategies to identify and respond to risks.
• Ability to use threat intelligence to inform decisions and secure outcomes.
• Knowledge of risk management processes including identification, assessment, and reporting.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working with Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser on fraud, error and security risk to teams.
• Help design services and processes that balance security with service delivery.
• Analyse complex information to provide clear, practical risk guidance.
• Promote secure design and risk controls across Universal Credit and Working Age Services.

Skills

Security risk management

Threat assessment

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Public sector knowledge

Job description

DWP Digital, part of the UK government, is seeking an experienced Security and Fraud Risk Manager to shape secure public services for Universal Credit and Working Age Services. The role demands expertise in fraud, security risk, and risk management to guide design and delivery across teams.

You will advise senior stakeholders, assess threats, and develop practical solutions that protect public money and citizens while maintaining service effectiveness. Security clearance required.