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. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.

Role

The post holder will principally control, co-ordinate and implement criminal intelligence allocated research projects at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, making recommendations to support the prioritisation and development of a diverse range of operational and crime reduction activities.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to NHSCFA’s strategic overview of crime impacting upon the health group by using their initiative to highlight through analysis and interpretation significant conclusions and key judgements.

Critical Skills

• Producing analysis to an evidential standard
• Strategic and tactical writing

To be considered for the role please apply via Trac jobs. CVs sent directly to the recruiting manager will not be acknowledged or considered during shortlisting.

Selection will be between 29/09/25 and 03/10/25 (subject to change) and will be conducted by face-to-face interviews at Canary Wharf, London. The interview will be preceded by an assessment. Selection dates may be subject to change.

NPPV2 vetting is required.

Responsibilities

• In association with the Central Intelligence Lead or the Strategic Intelligence Lead, contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit’s activity in meeting the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Provide tactical and strategic analytical support including the production of high-quality Intelligence Assessments, offering options for future activity in line with the National Intelligence Model.
• Regularly use a range of analytical techniques and specialist computer software to understand, interpret, compare, and present a wide range of highly detailed and complex fraud-related information.

Location and terms

This role is based in London and offers flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary, working in the London area may attract a 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 age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people with a disability. If applying on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application. 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 is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

For further details or informal visits contact: Verity Cameron, Strategic Intelligence Lead. Email: verity.cameron@nhscfa.gov.uk

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Government Administration