Job Description

Are you interested in a role that offers the opportunity to support a new Fraud and Error function in 2026 within the new Fraud and Error Data Systems Team?

An opportunity has arisen to join the Fraud and Error Data Team for a B2 Data Research and Development Manager on a temporary promotion or temporary level transfer basis. The Fraud & Error Data Research and Development Manager plays a key role in driving forward proactive identification of fraud and error through advanced data analysis. You will oversee ongoing analytical activity, ensuring intelligence-led approaches are embedded effectively, while also leading the development and delivery of projects to enhance capability.

You will also directly support the objectives outlined within the Fraud & Error Investment Case and ensure alignment between strategic ambition and operational delivery. This includes a programme of work focused on improving the proactive detection of fraud and error indicators through data exploitation. You will provide strategic direction, ensure effective prioritisation, and oversee implementation of these initiatives within a live operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilising data analysis skills and techniques to proactively identify fraud & error. Including assisting management colleagues in growing and refining the unit’s Counter Fraud data analysis capability, processes and policies.
• Monitoring and managing intelligence/information relating to fraud from internal and external sources.
• Tracing additional information to corroborate intelligence and grading appropriately.
• Compiling intelligence reports and packages in the recognised national intelligence model format, then relaying the results in writing and in person to Counter Fraud colleagues.
• Using corroborative tools to develop enhanced intelligence products and packages.
• Line management responsibility for Intelligence Officers as the team develops. This will include advising them on the appropriate data analysis processes to use, and quality assuring the intelligence gathered before recommending action.
• Working with Counter Fraud colleagues internally and externally to support the continuous improvement of fraud reporting channels.
• Proactive engagement with colleagues in other Agency departments to develop intelligence analysis exercises.

Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here.

For this opportunity, the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:

Experience:

• Experience of leading a project in a counter fraud or error environment, including practical experience of utilising data or intelligence to identify Fraud or Error.
  

Behaviours:

• Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
• Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here

How to apply
Please apply online, providing a Supporting Statement (of no more than 500 words) providing evidence of how you demonstrate the Success Profiles noted above.

Please note that a CV is not required for this opportunity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples 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, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, you should seek permission from your manager and C-band manager before applying on a level transfer (TLT) basis. If applying on Temporary Promotion you should inform your manager and C-band manager from the outset of your intention to apply. If successful in your application, your release must be agreed by your line manager and C-band manager or relevant unit head.

Please note that the post is only open to individuals who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period

Dates to Remember
Statement submitted by: 15th July 2026 at 17:00
Informal Chats 31st July 2026 onwards (This may be subject to change)

Duration of Temporary Opportunity
This opportunity will be for up to 12 months.

Hybrid Working
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which is High Street, Glasgow.

Further Information
This post requires the successful candidate to clear additional National Security Vetting clearance (SC) before a start date can be offered. Further information regarding National Security Vetting clearance can be found here - United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK

This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland, Scottish Government Main or Common Citizenship organisations. Please note that applicants from Common Citizenship organisations may apply only on a promotion basis and not via a level transfer.

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot

If you have any questions about the role please contact John Gregson at John.Gregson@socialsecurity.gov.scot