Job summary
Did you know that the NHS loses an estimated £1.2bn a year to fraud? Do you want to play a critical part in making sure that our valuable NHS resources are used for patient care and not personal gain? Well maybe this is the first step on that exciting journey for you.
In 2016, a group of forward-thinking NHS finance directors took the decision to bring together four regional NHS audit consortiums to form AuditOne. This was done with the aim of creating a regional centre of excellence for internal audit, counter fraud and technology risk assurance across the North East of England. Since then, AuditOne has used the significant, collective experience and expertise of its predecessor organisations (some of which have been operating since the 1980s) to create a modern, innovative and agile assurance and advisory service.
As part of the continued growth and expansion of our services and UK reach we are now looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic counter fraud manager to help us continue achieving our vision:
To deliver innovative assurance, counter fraud and consultancy services with a reputation for excellence and unquestionable integrity.
Can you help us achieve that vision?
Main duties of the job
The counter fraud manager plays a pivotal role in the management and delivery of counter fraud work across many clients. Showing dynamic leadership and expertise, the post-holder will oversee a wide-ranging programme of proactive and reactive workstreams delivered by a team of counter fraud specialists. The post holder should have specialised knowledge, skills and experience to be able to provide robust and professional support to the Heads of Operations and AuditOne Directors in undertaking duties, and the service provided to clients. As a specialist within their field, the post- holder will assist in the development of AuditOne practices, policies and techniques to support the delivery to all clients.
As part of the counter fraud management team, the post-holder will provide effective leadership to the counter fraud specialists for the on-going achievement of delivering clients' work plans, criminal investigations and AuditOne objectives and its future development. They will also represent AuditOne at internal and external meetings. In addition, they will proactively manage integration of business processes, communication and methodologies between all AuditOne service lines.
About us
Through their day to day work, the post-holder will demonstrate their commitment to The AuditOne Way. This underpins who we are as an organisation and how we operate. It's a set of values and behaviours and ensures we are always focussed on our people, our clients and our business.
The AuditOne Way values are:
TRUST
RESPECT
QUALITY
INNOVATION
In each other and what we do
For one another and our clients
Always looking to improve
At the heart of everything we do
AuditOne operates and Agile+ way of working which ensures every single member of staff can find their best work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 23rdMarch 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 23rdMarch 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum requirement of GCSE or "O" level in English Language and Mathematics
Desirable
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or equivalent qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Counter fraud or anti financial crime experience.
- Experience of overseeing the delivery of an agreed counter fraud response/work plan.
- Experience of carrying out and overseeing proactive type counter fraud work, including but not limited to fraud awareness raising and prevention and detection activity.
- Experience of quality assuring written documentation prior to dissemination externally.
- Experience of producing and presenting reports to senior managers and executives including committees.
- Experience of building productive relationships at all levels with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of the practical application of relevant legislation.
- Ability to work effectively and independently with minimum supervision.
- Able to deal with sensitive and contentious issues with tact and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Proven track record of successfully investigating fraud and be able to demonstrate the application of criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a multi-agency environment.
- Proven track record of managing/supervising counter fraud work carried out by others including investigations.
- Experience of writing policy and procedures.
Skills
Essential
- In depth computer literacy, especially using Microsoft office applications.
- Able to work under pressure and able to prioritise workload to effectively deliver to service deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of direct line management of staff. D A
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum requirement of GCSE or "O" level in English Language and Mathematics
Desirable
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or equivalent qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Counter fraud or anti financial crime experience.
- Experience of overseeing the delivery of an agreed counter fraud response/work plan.
- Experience of carrying out and overseeing proactive type counter fraud work, including but not limited to fraud awareness raising and prevention and detection activity.
- Experience of quality assuring written documentation prior to dissemination externally.
- Experience of producing and presenting reports to senior managers and executives including committees.
- Experience of building productive relationships at all levels with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of the practical application of relevant legislation.
- Ability to work effectively and independently with minimum supervision.
- Able to deal with sensitive and contentious issues with tact and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Proven track record of successfully investigating fraud and be able to demonstrate the application of criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a multi-agency environment.
- Proven track record of managing/supervising counter fraud work carried out by others including investigations.
- Experience of writing policy and procedures.
Skills
Essential
- In depth computer literacy, especially using Microsoft office applications.
- Able to work under pressure and able to prioritise workload to effectively deliver to service deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of direct line management of staff. D A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
