The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Following the success of our 2‑year funded 'Project Athena', we are pleased to offer this permanent vacancy that has management responsibility for the timely acquisition and sourcing of data suitable for counter‑fraud analysis within the function. The role involves professional management of the reporting arm of the function that provides key business insights, external reporting and counter‑fraud information and fraud insights deployment to the sector. It requires building relationships, formally agreeing data flows with key partners and working collaboratively with other disciplines within the function.
Location: We have offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, and home‑based working. In addition to the advertised salary, working in the London area will attract a High‑Cost Area Supplement where appropriate.
EEO Statement: The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying on a secondment basis, please ensure you have obtained agreement in principle from your current employer. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Interview & Application Information
Interviews are expected to take place on 20th April 2026 face‑to‑face. Our vacancies are popular and we may close this vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver data acquisition required for fraud detection data‑driven counter‑fraud initiatives.
* Secure data and pipeline partnerships across the NHS using strong data management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ensure timely delivery, acquisition, and contracting of data (including MoUs) for the Advanced Data Analytics function for the purposes of counter fraud.
* Work with Counter Fraud Data Scientists, Counter Fraud Data Engineers, and domain experts to ensure data quality and identify enrichment opportunities.
* Maintain clear timelines for data acquisition and analytical reporting products.
* Actively work with managers within the functions (data science and engineering) and NHSCFA team to ensure delivery of counter‑fraud data that underpins the delivery of the advanced analytical insights and products.
* Manage systems and processes for monitoring delivery, counter‑fraud data acquisition and reporting, review of allocated projects and performance milestone and benefits delivery, escalation of risks and issues and targeting of mitigating action.
* Personally lead and engage with external partners and counter‑fraud data providers to ensure analytical counter‑fraud data requirements and reporting products are met.
* Promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the workforce to meet required performance standards.
* Contribute to the development of corporate, counter‑fraud strategy, policy and prevention initiatives and decision‑making activity.
* Organise and chair cross‑team meetings relating to counter‑fraud data acquisition and appropriateness for problem‑centric advanced analytical techniques.
* Define counter‑fraud problem statements and embed them in the detection of fraud.
Other Requirements
This role requires NPPV 2. To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards, individuals employed by NHS Counter Fraud Authority will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks.
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