Reporting and Governance Manager

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

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• Managing the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, including detailed, thematic and enterprise-level assessments and fraud impact assessments.
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• Undertaking fraud measurement exercises and drafting the Counter Fraud Strategy based on your findings.
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• Partnering with the Proactive Fraud Manager to embed data-driven fraud insights into risk assessments and controls.
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• Liaising with risk leads across the supply chain to manage current and emerging risks.
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• Owning compliance with Government Functional Standard 013.
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• Developing and maintaining fraud-related policies, including Gifts & Hospitality and Whistleblowing.
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• Delivering clear, senior-level reporting to management and governance committees.
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• Designing and delivering counter fraud training across the organisation.
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What We're Looking For

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• Substantial experience managing an FRA programme, ideally within construction or major infrastructure projects.
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• Strong knowledge of Government Functional Standard 013 and the Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance.
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• Working knowledge of fraud-related legislation, including the Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and ECCTA 2023.
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• A track record of senior-level reporting and operating within a corporate governance and risk framework.
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• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex fraud risk concepts to non-experts.
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• Experience developing and delivering training programmes.
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• Membership of the Government Counter Fraud Profession (Fraud Risk Assessment discipline) is desirable.
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