Data Science Manager | NHS Counter Fraud Authority
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £66,582 - £77,368 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 4PU |
| Company: | NHS Counter Fraud Authority |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7896493/076-CFA7879915-A |
Summary
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 senior management responsibility for professional advice, guidance and technical oversight of disciplines within the Advanced Data Analytics function. The successful candidate will work with domain experts and professionals in data science, counter fraud disciplines, and be the technical conduit between non-analytical experts and highly specialised data professionals. Supporting the design of analytical services, products and models and analysis to meet the needs of NHSCFA including aligning with strategic intentions that drive innovation and organisational counter fraud impact.
Our vacancies are popular and we may close this vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
NPPV 2 applies to this role
· Provide technical analytical, data science and counter fraud advice relating to analysis from an NHSCFA perspective.
· Use expertise in data management, analytics, data science to ensure robust governance appropriate delivery of models, products and insight suitable for action.
· Use existing stakeholder engagement and management bring together existing analytical and counter fraud knowledge together.
· Actively work with key disciplines (e.g., Data Science/Data Engineering and Technology managers, domain specialists), functions to ensure modelling and products meet the needs of the Advanced Analytical team in terms of performance and delivery.
Please see the Job Description
We have offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, and home-based working. Working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement. 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 , 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. Interviews will take place on 22nd April 2026 face to face.
· Provide the counter fraud analytical technical oversight to all teams within the Advanced Data Analytics Team.
· Work in partnership with the Data Scientists, Data Acquisition Manager, Data Engineering and domain specialist to ensure analysis conducted meets the requirements of the function.
· Review analytical performance with Data Science professionals to ensure it meets required thresholds for advanced analysis techniques.
Please see the Job Description
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026