Senior Security and Fraud Risk Manager

Manchester Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Great worklife balance

Job summary

DWP Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Security and Fraud Risk Manager to shape public services that are secure by design, resilient to fraud and trusted by users. This senior advisory role will guide decision-making across Universal Credit and Working Age Services, identifying risks, advising on controls, and working with delivery teams to balance security with service delivery.

Candidates should hold CISSP, CISM, GRCP or an equivalent security qualification and be able to

Qualifications

• Experience in security and fraud risk strategies and threat assessment.
• Knowledge of risk management lifecycle and controls.
• Understanding of Nexus, Non-Repudiation and PACE concepts.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate needs into security solutions.
• Experience with Agile delivery teams and digital services.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fraud, error and security risk across Universal Credit and related services.
• Identify risks, assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical mitigations.
• Guide service design and delivery to balance security with user-centric service.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and policy.
• Support delivery teams with secure-by-design approaches and threat responses.

Skills

Security risk management

Fraud risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Threat intelligence

Education

CISSP

CISM

GRCP

Equivalent security qualification

Job description

Pay of £57,946 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, andgreat worklife balance.

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We're looking for an experienced Security and Fraud Risk Manager to help shape public services that are secure by design, resilient to fraud and error, and trusted by the people who rely on them.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year that support millions of people across the country.

This is an influential advisory role at the heart of service design and delivery. You'll act as a trusted expert on fraud, error and security risk, helping teams across Universal Credit and Working Age Services make informed decisions about how services are designed, delivered and improved.

Colleagues will come to you for expert advice when developing new services, changing existing processes, introducing new technology or responding to emerging threats. Drawing on your expertise, you'll identify risks, assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical solutions that protect public money, safeguard citizens and support the delivery of effective public services.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and the impact of your work will be felt across services used by millions of people every day.

We'd love you to join us.

To be eligible for this role, you must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)


• Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP)


• Or an equivalent security qualification

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience of using security and/or fraud and error strategies, principles and threat assessment approaches toidentify, assess and respond to risks.


• Ability to use threat intelligence or emerging risk information to inform decisions, prioritise activity and support secure or fraud-resilient outcomes.


• Demonstrable knowledge and practical experience of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, response, control monitoring and reporting.


• Practical experience and understanding of relevant policy and criminal law, including areas such as Nexus, Non-Repudiation and PACE.


• Practical experience of influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, translating business needs and strategic objectives into effective security, fraud and risk solutions.


• Experience of working with digital delivery teams and an understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

Delivering World-Class Protections

You'll work closely with senior leaders, product teams, operational colleagues, security specialists and delivery teams as a trusted adviser on fraud, error and security risk.

Teams will look to you for expert guidance when designing services, changing processes or addressing emerging threats. You'll help them understand risks, evaluate options and make informed decisions that balance effective service delivery with strong security and fraud controls.

Using your expertise in fraud prevention, citizen identity, risk management and secure design, you'll analyse complex technical, operational and business information and turn it into clear, practical advice. You'll recommend solutions that help teams strengthen controls, reduce vulnerabilities and build services that are secure, resilient and trusted by the public.

Your work will help protect public money, safeguard citizens from identity theft and ensure that fraud, error and security risks are identified, understood and managed effectively across Universal Credit and Working Age Services.

We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively, influence decisions and build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Depending on your experience, support will be available to work towards the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) qualification.