UK Health Security Agency

Fraud Risk and Business Support Officer

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a system leader for health security; taking action internationally to strengthen global health security, providing trusted advice to government and the public and reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

UKHSA's remit, as an agency with a global-to-local reach, is to protect the health of the nation from infectious diseases and other external threats to health. As the nation's expert national health security agency UKHSA will:

  • Prevent: anticipate threats to health and help build the nation's readiness, defences and health security
  • Detect: use cutting edge environmental and biological surveillance to proactively detect and monitor infectious diseases and threats to health
  • Analyse: use world-class science and data analytics to assess and continually monitor threats to health, identifying how best to control and mitigate the risks
  • Respond: take rapid, collaborative and effective actions nationally and locally to mitigate threats to health when they materialise
  • Lead: lead strong and sustainable global, national, regional and local partnerships designed to save lives, protect the nation from public health threats and reduce inequalities.

Main duties of the job

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. UKHSAis an executive agency, sponsored by theDepartment of Health and Social Care.

The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,275 to £36,176 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-JB-300077-EXT

Job locations

London, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool

London

E144PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include

The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences.

We are looking for an organised and meticulous self-starter to join us. The post holder will provide crucial business support to both the Risk and Prevention Manager and Investigation Manager; sourcing and analysing data, as well as preparing reports and information to help drive forward the remit of the Anti-Fraud Team. They will act as a liaison point for risk and assurance work, engaging with partners across the business to ensure any recommended actions to address fraud risks are progressed successfully. They will also be expected to manage essential administrative functions of the team. The post holder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can move quickly. This role requires you to work flexibly with a good attention to detail but also with a readiness to propose alternative methodologies or solutions to challenges. Your willingness to develop counter fraud and risk skills will give you an opportunity to broaden and/or build on your existing knowledge. Experience in the full suite of Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Essential criteria:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • 2 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English as a minimum
  • An ability to prioritise work and carry out multiple tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience of working with, and managing, multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience of organising staff events, important visits, or staff training.
  • Outstandingjudgement with an ability to handle sensitive informationand maintain complete confidentiality.
  • The ability and confidence to make effective and pro-active contributions within a team environment.
  • IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages including Microsoft Office.
  • Must either hold or be willing to obtain SC level government security clearance.

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience of working within either a counter fraud, intelligence, analysis, risk, or security-based environment.

Selection Process Details:

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
  • 750-word supporting statement.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria
  • Meets no essential criteria

In this scenario we will only consider candidates who meet all essential criteria.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability towork collaboratively across teams.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment

Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview (success profiles)

You will be invited to a single remote interview.

Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

  • Working Together (Lead Behaviour)
  • Communicating & Influencing
  • Working at Pace
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance.

You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Location

Hybrid any Core HQ

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. 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 HQs (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).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include

The Anti-Fraud Team supports the integrity and security of UKHSA. We assess fraud risk within UKHSA, handle information and data relating to fraud, and work with partners to investigate and pursue fraudulent activity. We also work with other teams within UKHSA that cover physical and personnel security, business continuity and resilience, professional standards, vetting, and wider risk. This is a rewarding role that requires a proactive mindset, flexibility and versatility. The Anti-Fraud Team welcomes applications from people across a range of professions and experiences.

We are looking for an organised and meticulous self-starter to join us. The post holder will provide crucial business support to both the Risk and Prevention Manager and Investigation Manager; sourcing and analysing data, as well as preparing reports and information to help drive forward the remit of the Anti-Fraud Team. They will act as a liaison point for risk and assurance work, engaging with partners across the business to ensure any recommended actions to address fraud risks are progressed successfully. They will also be expected to manage essential administrative functions of the team. The post holder must be of the utmost integrity so as not to undermine the work of the team.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can move quickly. This role requires you to work flexibly with a good attention to detail but also with a readiness to propose alternative methodologies or solutions to challenges. Your willingness to develop counter fraud and risk skills will give you an opportunity to broaden and/or build on your existing knowledge. Experience in the full suite of Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Essential criteria:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • 2 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English as a minimum
  • An ability to prioritise work and carry out multiple tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience of working with, and managing, multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience of organising staff events, important visits, or staff training.
  • Outstandingjudgement with an ability to handle sensitive informationand maintain complete confidentiality.
  • The ability and confidence to make effective and pro-active contributions within a team environment.
  • IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages including Microsoft Office.
  • Must either hold or be willing to obtain SC level government security clearance.

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience of working within either a counter fraud, intelligence, analysis, risk, or security-based environment.

Selection Process Details:

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
  • 750-word supporting statement.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria
  • Meets no essential criteria

In this scenario we will only consider candidates who meet all essential criteria.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills including the ability towork collaboratively across teams.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment

Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview (success profiles)

You will be invited to a single remote interview.

Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

  • Working Together (Lead Behaviour)
  • Communicating & Influencing
  • Working at Pace
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance.

You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Location

Hybrid any Core HQ

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. 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 HQs (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).

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

  • Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

  • Working Together (Lead Behaviour)
  • Communicating & Influencing
  • Working at Pace
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture
Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

  • Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

  • Working Together (Lead Behaviour)
  • Communicating & Influencing
  • Working at Pace
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

London, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool

London

E144PU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

London, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool

London

E144PU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,275 to £36,176 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-JB-300077-EXT

Job locations

London, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool

London

E144PU


Supporting documents

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