Job summary
- Main area
- Data Science
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 076-CFA54582134-B
- Employer
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NHSCFA, Cheylesmore House, Coventry
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £64,455 - £74,896 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Data Acquisition & Reporting Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8b
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible all for matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.
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Job 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.
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 function. They provide the 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. They are required to build relationships, formally agreeing data flows with key partners and working collaboratively with other disciplines within the function
Our vacancies are popular and we may close this vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews are expected to take place on 20th April 2026 face to face
This role requires NPPV 2
Main duties of the job
· 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.
Please see Job Description
Working for our organisation
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 High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. 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. We encourage applications from individuals interested in a secondment opportunity. If you are applying on this 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· 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
· Promoting a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all
parts of the workforce to meet required performance standards
· Contributing to the development of corporate, counter fraud strategy, policy and prevention initiatives and decision-making activity.
· Organising and chairing cross team meetings relating to counter fraud data acquisition and appropriateness for problem centric advanced analytical techniques.
· Define counter fraud problem statements and embed in the detection of fraud.
Please see job description
Person specification
PSpec
Essential criteria
- • Advanced theoretical and practical expertise, supported by a higher degree and specialist professional training. • Strong knowledge of data usage and applications in a counter fraud context. • Proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills for securing digital and data assets for counter fraud initiatives (e.g. GDPR/DPIA/DPA and MOU development) with partners. • Management experience within the NHS or similarly large, complex organisations. • Experience in planning, objective setting, staff leadership, and performance management involving data analysis and Data Science. • Solid understanding of Data Protection law and related regulations relevant to counter fraud data provision. • Demonstrated capability in financial management, including budgeting, monitoring, prioritisation, and cost control. • Skilled in producing and presenting management reports and performance related updates, to senior management
- • Strong analytical, visualisation, numerical, and critical reasoning experience. • Highly effective problem solving ability. • Demonstrated innovative and strategic thinking. • Skilled at prioritising tasks, managing conflicting demands, and delivering to tight deadlines using resources efficiently. • Able to lead, motivate, and inspire teams. • Credible and trusted by internal and external stakeholders. • Strong influencing skills, particularly in securing strategic data assets. • Able to translate strategic goals into practical, achievable operational plans and monitor progress effectively. • Highly developed negotiation and influencing capabilities. • Skilled at assessing risks, anticipating challenges, and implementing effective solutions. • Comfortable handling detail in strategic plans and making informed decisions and judgements.
- • Masters degree, graduate management qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience/learning developed in a similar role. For the purposes of this job description equivalent experience would be management in a similar sized and complex organisation, successfully providing the necessary drive, leadership and direction.
Desirable criteria
- • Well-developed knowledge of Analytics and Data Science • Experience in project negotiation implementation and management • Experience in project negotiation implementation and management
- • Skilled at assessing risks, anticipating challenges, and implementing effective solutions. • Comfortable handling detail in strategic plans and making informed decisions and judgements.
- • Politically astute with knowledge of national and regional decision making and influencing bodies
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- George Cooke
- Job title
- Head of Data Analytics
- Email address
- [email protected]
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