Are you seeking a new opportunity where you will play a key role in driving forward proactive identification of fraud and error through advanced data analysis? If so this may be the role for you!
The Fraud and Error Data Service are seeking a B3 Fraud & Error Data Team Leader on a temporary promotion or temporary level transfer for a period of 6 months. In this role you will contribute to the development of Fraud and Error Data capability, including overseeing analytical activity, ensuring intelligence-led approaches are embedded effectively within the team and leading the development and delivery of projects to enhance capability.
This is an exciting time to join the team and lead on planned enhancements to Fraud and Error Data capability, including the introduction of advanced analytics techniques and working closely with key stakeholder to strengthen the organisation’s ability to identify emerging risks, including organised crime and insider threat.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the ongoing development of Fraud and Error Data Capability.
Work with Data and Systems management colleagues to improve governance process for handling of Fraud and Error Data exercises.
Line management responsibility for Data Research and Development Managers. Additional Counter signing responsibility for Intelligence Officers in Fraud and Error Data.
Maintain and expand engagement with colleagues involved in the future development of Fraud and Error data capability, this includes colleagues in Analysis and Insights, Chief Digital Office, Data Management, Data Protection and Technical Platform Owners
Take the lead on Social Security Scotland's ongoing project to on board as a National Fraud Initiative member, working alongside Cabinet Office to achieve this and preparing for a second pilot in 2026.
Continue improving performance management, including delivering updates at regular weekly and monthly performance catch ups with colleagues and compiling detailed management information for presentation to key stakeholders.
Take a tactical lead for the team during the tasking process. Ensuring any intelligence products produced are to a high standard.
Engage regularly with Fraud & Error colleagues ensuring timely delivery of analysis exercises and managing feedback.
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:
Behaviours:
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: 18th August 2026 at 17:00
Informal chats: week commencing 4th September 2026 onwards (This may be subject to change)
Duration of Temporary Opportunity
This opportunity will be for up to 6 months.
Hybrid Working
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. 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
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