Data Acquisition Lead

NHS Counter Fraud Authority; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Acquisition Lead to manage the sourcing of data for counter fraud analysis. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of data needs and establish partnerships to facilitate data flows. Your expertise in data management and stakeholder engagement will be crucial as you work collaboratively with various teams to support the implementation of advanced analytical projects. This fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the integrity of the NHS through effective data governance and management. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and analytics for counter fraud.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to facilitate partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition of data sets for counter fraud activities.
• Develop and maintain a data acquisition register and governance processes.
• Collaborate with various teams to define data requirements.

Skills

Data Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytics

Governance Processes

Data Pipeline Development

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

ETL Tools

Job description

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.

The Data Acquisition Lead manages the timely acquisition and sourcing of data suitable for counter fraud analysis within the NHSCFA’s analytical and data science function. The role necessitates developing a comprehensive understanding of the NHSCFA’s data requirements and developing and enacting the basis in which they can be met through a) developing access to data within a sound governance framework and b) their incorporation and utilisation within developed data pipelines. Developing relationships, both within the NHSCFA and across our wider stakeholders, is central to this role in order to develop and formally agree dataflows with key partners and work collaboratively with the various disciplines within each portfolio of work being undertaken to support their implementation.

The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2.

This is a Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2026.

Potential applicants can contact David Dixon at for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Interviews will be held on 24th March 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, devise and deliver the acquisition of data sets required for counter fraud activities.
2. Develop and maintain a comprehensive data acquisition register that supports the data acquisition process through a problem centric approach.
3. Utilise expertise in data management, analytics and stakeholder engagement and management to facilitate and secure datasets and/or data pipeline partnerships across the NHS.
4. Actively work with project managers, functions and workstreams to define detailed and problem centric data requirements for delivery of the advanced analytical portfolio across the full range of the counter fraud remit within the NHS.
5. Work in partnership with the Enabling Support Programme Manager, Data Scientists, Data Science SME and domain specialists across the full portfolio of work to submit requests for data, whilst ensuring they are both appropriate and fit for purpose.
6. Develop and maintain the appropriate governance processes in support of the above, including (but not limited to) the development of Data Sharing Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Privacy Impacts Assessments etc.
7. Working with Data Engineers to incorporate data transference, data pipelines and ETL procedures into the acquisition process.
8. Ensure timelines for data acquisition are managed and clear and are communicated to all internal and external stakeholders.
9. Manage systems and processes for monitoring progress against all data submissions within this remit, including review of programme and performance milestones and benefits delivery, escalation of risks and issues and targeting of mitigating action.

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.

If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis 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. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.