Fraud Risk and Business Support Officer

Posting date:	23 July 2025
Salary:	£27,275.00 to £36,176.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£27275.00 - £36176.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	06 August 2025
Location:	London, E144PU
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	K9919-25-0284

Summary

Responsibilities will include The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences. We are looking for an organised and meticulous self-starter to join us. The post holder will provide crucial business support to both the Risk and Prevention Manager and Investigation Manager; sourcing and analysing data, as well as preparing reports and information to help drive forward the remit of the Anti-Fraud Team. They will act as a liaison point for risk and assurance work, engaging with partners across the business to ensure any recommended actions to address fraud risks are progressed successfully. They will also be expected to manage essential administrative functions of the team. The post holder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team. You will be working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can move quickly. This role requires you to work flexibly with a good attention to detail but also with a readiness to propose alternative methodologies or solutions to challenges. Your willingness to develop counter fraud and risk skills will give you an opportunity to broaden and/or build on your existing knowledge. Experience in the full suite of Microsoft Office tools is essential. Essential criteria: Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively across teams 2 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English as a minimum An ability to prioritise work and carry out multiple tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines. Experience of working with, and managing, multiple stakeholders. Experience of organising staff events, important visits, or staff training. Outstandingjudgement with an ability to handle sensitive informationand maintain complete confidentiality. The ability and confidence to make effective and pro-active contributions within a team environment. IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages including Microsoft Office. Must either hold or be willing to obtain SC level government security clearance. Desirable criteria: Experience of working within either a counter fraud, intelligence, analysis, risk, or security-based environment. Selection Process Details: Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 750-word supporting statement. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In this scenario we will only consider candidates who meet all essential criteria. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability towork collaboratively across teams. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a single remote interview. Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together (Lead Behaviour) Communicating & Influencing Working at Pace Seeing the Bigger Picture Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Eligibility Criteria External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Location Hybrid any Core HQ This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).