NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Centre of Specialist Learning Lead

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead theteam responsible for designing and delivering specialist counter fraud training to NHSCFA people and external stakeholders who support the fight against fraud and other economic crime within the NHS.

The postholder will be expected to ensure that alltechnical training and continued professional development is in line with requirements of the Government Counter Fraud Profession. Furthermore, the team is expected to generate income from providing training and as the Centre of Specialist Learning Lead you would be responsible for ensuring that income targets are met.

Fixed term contract until 31.3.27 ; as part of a self-funding training initiative the initial contract period may be extended depending upon the success of the project.

Interviews will take place 9th September at our Canary Wharf, London office

Main duties of the job

Acts as the subject matter expert for counter fraud technical training and professionalism through the Government Counter Fraud Profession.

Commissions, uses and analyses a variety of complex data sources to identity trends and future counter fraud technical and professional needs and develops solutions to meet those needs.

Leads and is accountable for the work of the CSL in providing a range of technical programmes of work to develop relevant NHSCFA people and external stakeholders. This includes planning, oversight and accountability for:

The development of the CSL Professionalisation Plan.

About us

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and also offer flexible and home-based working. 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 accept secondments from the public and private sector; you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. Please apply without delay as reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. The CFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

076-CFA52753449

Job locations

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Coventry

CV1 2WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the activities within the CSL Professionalisation Plan are planned, delivered, evaluated and reported on to SMT and the Board.

Identification of technical learning and professional development needs for relevant NHSCFA people and stakeholders in the wider NHS, using a variety of sources.

Management of the budget, ensuring that it is distributed in line with priorities and in accordance with procurement and accounting requirements.

Development and delivery of an ongoing programme of professionalisation for counter fraud specialists in NHSCFA and the wider NHS counter fraud community to the highest GCFP standards.

Providing learning advice, and guidance to NHS counter fraud specialists directed at enhancing the levels of competence, expertise, and professionalism across the sector.

Representation of the NHS at national counter fraud groups under the auspices of the PSFA and GCFP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the activities within the CSL Professionalisation Plan are planned, delivered, evaluated and reported on to SMT and the Board.

Identification of technical learning and professional development needs for relevant NHSCFA people and stakeholders in the wider NHS, using a variety of sources.

Management of the budget, ensuring that it is distributed in line with priorities and in accordance with procurement and accounting requirements.

Development and delivery of an ongoing programme of professionalisation for counter fraud specialists in NHSCFA and the wider NHS counter fraud community to the highest GCFP standards.

Providing learning advice, and guidance to NHS counter fraud specialists directed at enhancing the levels of competence, expertise, and professionalism across the sector.

Representation of the NHS at national counter fraud groups under the auspices of the PSFA and GCFP.

Person Specification

PSpec

Essential

  • Significant knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and evaluating people and workforce development programmes using a variety of methodologies. This may include occasionally delivering learning and development training as required.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of developing, drafting and presentation of specialist technical information relating to counter fraud professionalisation in either the public or private sector.
  • Experience of drafting a range of material for a variety of audiences
  • Extensive people management and leadership experience and knowledge of management and leadership practices.
  • Experienced in producing high level reports in a professional and timely manner. providing clear, evidence- based reports for a range of audiences and for Senior Management Team and Board level.
  • Knowledge of project management and experience of leading, managing and delivering diverse complex projects.
  • High levels of negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Experienced strategic thinker. Capable of future proofing and forward thinking at a corporate level
  • Degree or significant equivalent experience in a related subject. A relevant professional qualification in counter fraud/ criminal justice, learning and development/ leadership and management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of design and delivery of blended digital learning material.
  • Post-graduate level or equivalent in a relevant field. Member of GCFP. Project management qualification (i.e. APM, Managing Successful Programmes).
Person Specification

PSpec

Essential

  • Significant knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and evaluating people and workforce development programmes using a variety of methodologies. This may include occasionally delivering learning and development training as required.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of developing, drafting and presentation of specialist technical information relating to counter fraud professionalisation in either the public or private sector.
  • Experience of drafting a range of material for a variety of audiences
  • Extensive people management and leadership experience and knowledge of management and leadership practices.
  • Experienced in producing high level reports in a professional and timely manner. providing clear, evidence- based reports for a range of audiences and for Senior Management Team and Board level.
  • Knowledge of project management and experience of leading, managing and delivering diverse complex projects.
  • High levels of negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Experienced strategic thinker. Capable of future proofing and forward thinking at a corporate level
  • Degree or significant equivalent experience in a related subject. A relevant professional qualification in counter fraud/ criminal justice, learning and development/ leadership and management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of design and delivery of blended digital learning material.
  • Post-graduate level or equivalent in a relevant field. Member of GCFP. Project management qualification (i.e. APM, Managing Successful Programmes).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Address

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Coventry

CV1 2WT


Employer's website

https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Address

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Coventry

CV1 2WT


Employer's website

https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fraud Hub Manager

Paul Tiffen

Paul.Tiffen@nhscfa.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

076-CFA52753449

Job locations

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Coventry

CV1 2WT


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