Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London –Canary Wharf (Core HQs)
Job Summary
We are looking for a fraud investigator to join our team as Investigation and Prevention Deputy Manager.
The level of fraud and error across the public sector is an estimated £55-81 billion each year. Fraud against public bodies takes money away from the vital public services that citizens rely on and can damage trust in government. Fraud, and the harm it causes, is not a new issue for the public sector. However, it is one that is constantly changing, and the advent of the digital age has driven the evolution at an event greater pace.
As part of its development and governance, UKHSA has established an Anti-Fraud Team to tackle the threat of fraud, bribery and corruption, both within and against the Agency. The team takes a flexible and collaborative approach in acknowledging, preventing and responding to fraud in order to maintain public confidence and protect money intended for better health security.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Job Description
Working to the Fraud Investigation Manager, we are looking for a self-starter who will take the lead on fraud investigations through to appropriate conclusion.
You will investigate fraud allegations to the highest standards, in line with UKHSA policy and relevant legislation, applying a multi-sanction approach to ensure that where offences are proven the appropriate disciplinary, civil, or criminal remedies are applied.
Good communication skills using a range of methods are vital to the success of the role both internally, within UKHSA, and across central government, local government, and with other external stakeholders including law enforcement organisations.
You will support the Anti-Fraud Team senior leadership to help develop a culture of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and investigation across UKHSA. All team members have a responsibility for contributing towards the development of solutions in response to identified fraud risks within Agency. The post holder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.
- Investigate all allegations of fraud promptly and to the highest standards, in line with UKHSA standard operating procedures and in accordance with all relevant legislation.
- Be accountable for decisions and activities undertaken during investigations. These are subject to review and inspection by Senior Management.
- Contribute to the completion of investigation plans, producing case progress reports and conduct briefings to share knowledge and expertise within the team.
- Work closely with all members of the case team, contribute to the planning, review and delivery of the investigative strategy for complex investigations as well as supporting subsequent prosecutions where appropriate.
- Review intelligence and evidence obtained assessing its value and carrying out analysis to identify any links that will progress the investigation.
- Complete high-quality case reports and evidential packages for submission to law enforcement and others prosecution agencies.
- Have an understanding of Fraud, Bribery, PACE and CPIA legislation, its relevance and importance to all investigations.
- Keep the case management system up to date in line with CPIA.
- Act as a positive role model, being committed, challenging inappropriate behaviour and encouraging colleagues to do the same.
- Contribute towards the development of solutions in response to identified fraud risks within various subject areas.
- Contribute to a programme of counter fraud awareness-raising and training events, guidance materials, use of internal/external communications and culture change activities.
- Support wider activity to meet the requirements of the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud.
- Support the management of the Annual Counter Fraud Action Plan and assist with the development of metrics to measure the success of activities in the Plan.
Working to the Fraud Investigation Manager, we are looking for a self-starter who will take the lead on fraud investigations through to appropriate conclusion.
You will investigate fraud allegations to the highest standards, in line with UKHSA policy and relevant legislation, applying a multi-sanction approach to ensure that where offences are proven the appropriate disciplinary, civil, or criminal remedies are applied.
Good communication skills using a range of methods are vital to the success of the role both internally, within UKHSA, and across central government, local government, and with other external stakeholders including law enforcement organisations.
You will support the Anti-Fraud Team senior leadership to help develop a culture of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and investigation across UKHSA. All team members have a responsibility for contributing towards the development of solutions in response to identified fraud risks within Agency. The post holder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.
- Investigate all allegations of fraud promptly and to the highest standards, in line with UKHSA standard operating procedures and in accordance with all relevant legislation.
- Be accountable for decisions and activities undertaken during investigations. These are subject to review and inspection by Senior Management.
- Contribute to the completion of investigation plans, producing case progress reports and conduct briefings to share knowledge and expertise within the team.
- Work closely with all members of the case team, contribute to the planning, review and delivery of the investigative strategy for complex investigations as well as supporting subsequent prosecutions where appropriate.
- Review intelligence and evidence obtained assessing its value and carrying out analysis to identify any links that will progress the investigation.
- Complete high-quality case reports and evidential packages for submission to law enforcement and others prosecution agencies.
- Have an understanding of Fraud, Bribery, PACE and CPIA legislation, its relevance and importance to all investigations.
- Keep the case management system up to date in line with CPIA.
- Act as a positive role model, being committed, challenging inappropriate behaviour and encouraging colleagues to do the same.
- Contribute towards the development of solutions in response to identified fraud risks within various subject areas.
- Contribute to a programme of counter fraud awareness-raising and training events, guidance materials, use of internal/external communications and culture change activities.
- Support wider activity to meet the requirements of the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud.
- Support the management of the Annual Counter Fraud Action Plan and assist with the development of metrics to measure the success of activities in the Plan.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
The successful applicant would:
- be either an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or have a PIP Level 2 qualification.
- be analytical and have good decision-making skills as they’ll need to exercise sound judgement.
- be a self-motivator; investigators must be comfortable working on their own and as part of a wider team environment.
- possess excellent communication skills, ability to manage workload efficiently and delegate work.
- be resilient and able to handle confrontation with confidence.
- have recent/relevant experience of conducting investigations and a thorough knowledge of Criminal Justice procedures.
- be a competent IT user, with experience of the MS Office suite of applications, SharePoint, and ability to learn new bespoke IT systems quickly.
- have experience of working and liaising with external law enforcement agencies and criminal justice partners.
Desirable Criteria
It would be desirable for the successful applicant to have:
- Knowledge of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
- Knowledge of Criminal Procedures Investigations Act 1996
Please be aware this role needs SC clearance or willingness and ability to get this within the first few months of being successful.
The successful applicant would be expected to travel as part of their responsibilities. This will involve overnights away from home.
Alongside your salary of £33,422, UK Health Security Agency contributes £9,682 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Selection process details
Selection Process
Stage 1: Application & Sift
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will access your Behaviours & Experience.
You Will Be Required To Complete An
- Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
- Up to 1250 word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how your skills, experience and knowledge and provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1250 words
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible)
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
Please note piles 1 and 2 will be carried through to shortlisting
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:
- Either Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or PIP Level 2 qualification.
Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.
Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.
If you are successful at this stage you will progress to interview and assessment.
Stage 2: Interview (success profiles)
You will be invited to a remote interview.
Interviews will be held from the 5th November 2025, please note these dates are subject to change.
This vacancy is being assessed using Success Profiles. During the interview we will assess you against the below:
Behaviours
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Location:
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQ’s. 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 HQ’s (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).
Future location:
UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.
The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
International Police check
If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check.
For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : john.inglis@ukhsa.gov.uk
- Email : john.inglis@ukhsa.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
Further information
The Law Requires That Selection For Appointment To The Civil Service Is On Merit On The Basis Of Fair And Open Competition As Outlined In The Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If You Feel Your Application Has Not Been Treated In Accordance With The Recruitment Principles, And You Wish To Make a Complaint, In The First Instance, You Should Contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit Via Email
Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
