Overview
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. This is a hands‑on generalist role in a very small team for an HR professional who enjoys variety and autonomy, providing practical advice to colleagues, managers and senior leaders within a workforce of 200 people.
Key Responsibilities
* Directly support the workforce elements of key organisational projects – leading employee relations casework, policy development, sickness absence management and trade union engagement – taking full ownership of HR workstreams.
* Research, develop and review HR policies, procedures and protocols, ensuring they are legally compliant and fit for purpose.
* Provide specialist, technical HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on the practical application of HR policies and procedures and exercise judgement on appropriate courses of action.
* Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partner on organisational change topics and act as an advocate for change and modernisation in support of PWD strategies.
* Apply HR knowledge to organisational challenges, building acumen to proactively support leaders in the delivery of the People and Workforce strategy.
* Continuously develop professional knowledge, keeping up to date with external trends and best practice in HR, highly complex employment legislation, NHS developments and cascade this knowledge within the People and Workforce Development team.
* Develop and enhance leader capability through awareness coaching, influencing, and the design and delivery of manager training on key HR topics to ensure sustained knowledge and awareness.
Working Arrangements
This role is home‑based with a requirement for monthly travel to our Coventry office, including overnight stays, and occasional trips to Newcastle upon Tyne and London offices.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Previous experience in a similar HR role within the NHS.
* Essential: CIPD Level 5 qualification.
* Demonstrated breadth of experience enabling work with minimal supervision and the ability to support managers in making confident people decisions.
Additional Requirements
* Employees will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks to comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007 and Personnel Security Standards.
* The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
* Applicants applying on a secondment basis must have obtained agreement in principle from their current employer.
Diversity and Equality
The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people with a disability.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026.
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