Information & Intelligence Assistant

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority seeks an Information and Intelligence Assistant IIA to manage intelligence data and evaluate fraud information. This role requires A level education or equivalent and offers a salary reflective of the high cost of living in London. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure the integrity of the intelligence system while adhering to legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an Intelligence database and/or case management system.
• Understanding of handling codes and source reliability.
• Experience working in a criminal intelligence environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and sanitize information for intelligence reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the intelligence management system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risk.

Skills

High-level computer literacy

Effective collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Education to at least A level or equivalent

IPP or GCFP Intelligence Professionalisation Programme certification

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 Information and Intelligence Assistant IIA will collate information, ensure it is accurately recorded, perform initial searches and enquiries using case management and intelligence systems. They will evaluate different types of fraud, bribery, and corruption information, and prioritize it to reduce threat, risk, harm, and vulnerability while maximizing opportunities. Sanitizing low-level intelligence and disseminating it in line with intelligence processes and legislation.

The post holder will be required to have an NPPV3.

Potential applicants can contact Mark Dawson at [e-mail] for an informal chat if they 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 face-to-face w/c 23.6.25.

Main duties of the job

1. Receive and accurately record information on the intelligence management system, in line with confidentiality, sensitivity, and duty of care policies, and relevant legislation to ensure intelligence is processed in line with the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
2. Gather, research, and evaluate information to prioritize reducing threat, risk, and harm, and aid informed decision-making.
3. Maintain the integrity of the intelligence and case management system by ensuring entries are necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely, and secure.
4. Work in collaboration with all external and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk while complying with relevant intelligence legislation, processes, and policies. This includes managing the departmental email account to service internal and external stakeholders.

About us

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle, and London, and offer flexible, hybrid, office, and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary, working in the London area will attract a High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure fair and consistent treatment at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. If applying on a secondment basis, you should have agreement to be released from your current role in principle prior to applying. When you apply, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.

The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor license for skilled worker visas and cannot employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job responsibilities

1. Evaluate and sanitize information, producing an intelligence report in line with NIM.
2. Adhere to all relevant legal frameworks, policies, and guidance to ensure legal handling and processing of information and intelligence.
3. Stay informed of innovations within intelligence to implement latest techniques, tactics, and best practices.
4. Maintain the organisation's Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program, supporting individuals to achieve and maintain the IPP CPD, aiding membership in the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP).
5. Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Education to at least A level or equivalent experience to IPP or GCFP standards of Intelligence Foundation level.
• Holds or has held IPP or GCFP Intelligence Professionalisation Programme certification, including CPD records.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience operating an Intelligence database and/or case management system.
• Experience of performing the intelligence foundation role, with evidence of CPD.
• Ability to evaluate and record information securely and accurately, supporting conclusions per the Intelligence Cycle and NIM.
• Understanding of handling codes, source reliability, and risk management.
• Awareness of risks related to sharing intelligence and presenting findings.
• High-level computer literacy, including open-source research.
• Experience working in a criminal intelligence environment.

Specialist Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, e.g., GSCP, DPA & GDPR 2018, HRA 1998, FoI 2000, PIDA 1998, Fraud Act 2006, CPIA 1996, CJA 2003.
• Familiarity with PNC, PND, ANPR, RIPA, FI, Triple I, ICDIP standards.

Communication Skills

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, understanding priorities and articulating own effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.