Reporting & Governance Manager - Public Sector Resourcing

Role

Reporting & Governance Manager

Role report to:
Fraud Risk and Operations Manager

Location:

London (Hybrid)

Grade: G16

Base Salary: £41, 092 - £48,344 per annum

In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on HS2's website.

Close Date: 11th September 2026

HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.

The Reporting and Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring Government Functional Standard 013 requirements are met and documented including the management of the Fraud Risk Assessment and assurance programme together with internal management reporting.

• Management of the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) programme including completion and maintenance of detailed, thematic and enterprise assessments, together with initial fraud impact assessments.
• Undertaking fraud measurement exercises.
• Drafting of the Counter Fraud Strategy based on findings of FRA programme.
• Working with the Proactive Fraud Manager to incorporate data driven fraud insights into the FRA programme and operational controls.
• Liaison with risk management leads within the supply chain to ensure effective management of current and emerging risks.
• Management of and ensuring compliance with Government Functional Standard 013.
• Creation and maintenance of fraud related policies (including Gifts and Hospitality and Whistleblowing etc) and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practise.
• Internal reporting to senior management and committees.
• Design and delivery of counter fraud training to HS2 staff.

Fraud Risk Assessment, Measurement and Assurance

• Expertise in managing a complex FRA programme including key competencies contained within the Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance relating to:
• Risk assessment skills
• Risk management and knowledge
• Business knowledge
• Counter fraud knowledge
• Communication and facilitation skills

• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements related to fraud risk management, including Government Functional Standard 013.
• Ability to create detailed, transparent fraud risk reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards regarding fraud risk.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies reflect evolving fraud risks and industry standards, and translate these policies into processes that run smoothly in a matrix environment

• Ability to effectively engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex fraud risk concepts to non-expert stakeholders.

• Ability to create and maintain training programmes for team members and wider company employees.

• Comprehensive knowledge of FRAs (including IFIA's, detailed, thematic and enterprise) and preferably a member of the Government Counter Fraud Profession, Fraud Risk Assessment discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant Regulations and legislation, including fraud-related legislation (e.g., Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and ECCTA 2023).

• Substantial experience in managing a FRA programme preferably in relation to construction projects, including completing and maintaining detailed, thematic and enterprise level FRAs.
• Experience in coordinating the ongoing assurance of fraud risks, managing various stakeholders and reporting progress to seniors.
• Experience of senior level reporting and working within corporate governance and risk, preferably how they relate to fraud risk oversight.
• Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.

The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect

It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office