Data Acquisition Lead

Main area: Data Acquisition

Grade:NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract:11 months (Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2026)

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Job ref:076-CFA6968712

Employer:NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Employer type:NHS

Site:7th Floor, HM Government Hub, London

Salary:£50,952 - £57,349 per annum

Salary period:Yearly

Closing:10/03/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 8a

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.

Job overview

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 enacting the basis in which they can be met through developing access to data within a sound governance framework and their incorporation within developed data pipelines.

Developing relationships within the NHSCFA and across our wider stakeholders is central to this role in order to develop and formally agree dataflows with key partners.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.
3. Utilise expertise in data management, analytics, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate and secure datasets across the NHS.
4. Work with project managers and functions to define detailed data requirements for delivery of the advanced analytical portfolio.
5. Partner with the Enabling Support Programme Manager, Data Scientists, and domain specialists to submit requests for data.

Working for our organisation

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle, and London and offer flexible, hybrid working. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain appropriate governance processes, including Data Sharing Agreements and Privacy Impact Assessments.
2. Incorporate data transference and ETL procedures into the acquisition process.
3. Ensure timelines for data acquisition are managed and communicated to all stakeholders.
4. Manage systems for monitoring progress against all data submissions.

Person specificationKnowledge and Experience

• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of data analytics and machine learning.
• Knowledge of data use within NHS or other complex organisations.
• Demonstrable experience in ETL processes and developing data shares.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in Data Engineering and data pipeline development.
• Detailed knowledge of Data Protection legislation.
• Experience in producing management reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of Analytics and Data Science.
• Alteryx foundational core accreditation (or equivalent).

Specialist Knowledge/Skill

• Excellent analytic, numerical, and critical reasoning skills.
• Practical experience in managing data efficiently.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage successful acquisition of data assets.
• Current knowledge of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a similar role.

Communication Skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven computer literacy in business/office software.
• Able to communicate data structure understanding to technical and non-technical experts.

The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees. We have policies to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications.

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