Benefit Payments Projects and Controls Lead
Benefit Payments Projects and Controls Lead
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Job Description
Are you looking for a new challenge which will help you to strengthen your leadership experience across a range of functionsWould you like to make a real difference to how internal controls are built into a public sector organisation Then this role could be a great opportunity for you.
Leading the Benefits Payments Projects and Controls team this role is part of the wider Finance Branch within the Finance and Corporate Services Division. This position offers the opportunity to lead across three functions: benefit payments; finance projects and controls; and developing an operational this role you will be leading teams and playing a key role in the strategic management of teams across the branch. You will also contribute to the safeguarding of vital resources for the people of Scotland who need them.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Leadership and strategic management of the Benefit Payments Projects and Controls branch including representation on unit and divisional Senior Management Teams.
- Line management of 4 direct reports and oversight of delivery and wellbeing across the branch.
- Establish and maintain an effective relevant and diverse internal and external senior network to promote and support branch priorities including helping to remove barriers to progress.
- Provide expert advice and challenge on Internal Controls to senior leadership and representation on senior governance boards/committees.
- Lead a programme of work to raise awareness and understanding of internal control concepts at strategic tactical and operational levels.
- Provide framework for Internal Control consultancy to support Divisions to raise standards and practice related to internal controls.
- Chair the Internal Controls Steering Group.
- Oversight of the development of the new Payment and Accounting payment platform ensuring our requirements are met.
- Contribute to the work on the future operating model to ensure a smooth transition and that our future requirements are understood.
Qualifications
Success Profiles
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of technical/professional skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.
For this opportunity the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:
Technical Skills
You will demonstrate the following skills within theFinance Profession Capability Framework.
1. Risk Management-Expert
2. Managing Change-Expert
Experience
1. Experience of producing and implementing a strategic or enterprise level internal control framework.
2. Experience of working within a 3 lines of defence model.
Behaviours
Delivering at pace Level 4
Leadership Level 4
Changing and Improving - Level 4
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours
How to apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift w/c 25th August 2025
Interview w/c 8th September 2025
Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 9 months.
About us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of theUK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern
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 will be either Glasgow or you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
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.
Find out more about our commitment todiversity and how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland or the broader Scottish Government.
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via
Apply before - Thursday 21st August 2025 at 23:55
Contact Name - Stephanie Devenny
Contact e-Mail -
Employment Type
Contract
