Job summary The NHS Counter Fraud Authority 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. As a Project Manager for NHSCFA, there will be many opportunities for you to lead and influence different types of projects. If you are a Project Manager that is methodical with documentation, flexible in their approach and, adaptable to change and you are passionate about stakeholder engagement, this is the role and team for you. Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. Any applications suspected of using AI in their response may result in an unsuccessful application Potential applicants can contact Joanne Cleeve at joanne.cleevenhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. Interviews will be 27th/28th February 2025. Main duties of the job The Project Manager within NHSCFA has responsibility for the development and delivery of projects assigned to them, they will work across NHS CFA to ensure the lifecycle of multiple projects are documented, managed and supports delivery of NHS CFA strategy and business plan objectives. You will deliver various projects allocated by the Programme Manager and work collaboratively with all members of the operational and support teams within the organisation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager to work in a very dynamic and varied environment using all your knowledge, skills and experience. The NHSCFA expect all applications and interviews for the post of Project Manager to not include the use of AI. Deliver against the NHSCFA project and programme strategy. Manage systems and processes for monitoring, review of programme and project delivery, escalation of delivery concerns and targeting of action to improve delivery in key areas of activity. Ensure organisation projects are deliverable, timescales, benefits and KPIs are well defined to support ongoing monitoring to drive successful achievement. Delivery of multiple project streams. Manage systems and processes for monitoring, review of projects and associated performance milestone and benefits delivery, escalation of risks and issues and targeting of mitigating action. 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 High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. 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. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 076-CFA244 Job locations NHSCFA, Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road Coventry CV1 2WT Job description Job responsibilities Preparing detailed analysis of highly complex information held on current and projected delivery and performance issues that may impact success. Develop and Inform reports to the NHS CFA Management Groups, SROs, Board and relevant Committees as required. Negotiates with and motivates project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives. Communicates sensitive information about project performance delivering complex formal presentations to large groups. Ensuring effective processes for monitoring and review of programmes and projects through NHSCFA Management Groups and Board Committees. Organising workstream and project meetings ensuring delivery with active monitoring, creating agendas, ensuring minutes and actions are documented to ensure delivery and progress is accounted for. Leading and supporting a culture of robust and consistent project management at all levels in the NHSCFA. Working with managers to ensure projects are resourced appropriately to embed success. Management of multiple projects with differing timescales/objectives We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities Preparing detailed analysis of highly complex information held on current and projected delivery and performance issues that may impact success. Develop and Inform reports to the NHS CFA Management Groups, SROs, Board and relevant Committees as required. Negotiates with and motivates project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives. Communicates sensitive information about project performance delivering complex formal presentations to large groups. Ensuring effective processes for monitoring and review of programmes and projects through NHSCFA Management Groups and Board Committees. Organising workstream and project meetings ensuring delivery with active monitoring, creating agendas, ensuring minutes and actions are documented to ensure delivery and progress is accounted for. Leading and supporting a culture of robust and consistent project management at all levels in the NHSCFA. Working with managers to ensure projects are resourced appropriately to embed success. Management of multiple projects with differing timescales/objectives We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Recent and ongoing continuous professional and personal development action and activity Project Management experience relevant to the role in an NHS or other complex organisation Project planning (in full) Expertise in initiation, documentation and mapping delivery e.g. programme/project lifecycle including appropriate governance Can demonstrate successful financial management, rigorous financial monitoring and control in relation to projects. Relevant project/programme, and performance management. Experience in a large and complex organisation Significant experience of producing/delivering management reports and presentations on project related issues. Expertise in project management Charing project meetings and accounting for delivery. Specialist knowledge of policy and framework development in relation to project delivery and inclusion in business planning. Experience of project and programme management tools Project development including delivery management Experience of delivering a range or projects e.g. business improvement, business collaboration, technology implementation and supporting change. Experience of project negotiation implementation and management Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the Internal Audit function and its relevance to effective project/ programme delivery Specialist Knowledge Essential Project management KPI and metric development, improvement methodologies and delivery monitoring. Project planning aligned to strategy development Benefits realisation derived from projects including planned and unplanned benefits and disbenefits Accountable reporting structures Ability to visualise project life and progress, including documents, presentations and planning sessions Desirable Current broad knowledge of the wider NHS environment Qualifications Essential Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent. Formal Programme or Project Management qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2, APM Accredited PMO practitioner / Leader or demonstrable recent and relevant successful project/performance management experience Skills and Abilities Essential Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the presentation of complex information, writing and presenting corporate reports, option appraisals and other documentation to both internal and external stakeholders in relation to the role. Proven computer literacy in the use of business/office software packages including MS Excel, MS Access, MSWord, MS PowerPoint, MS Project Excellent analytic, numerical, and critical reasoning skills. Highly capable of effective problem solving. Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability. Ability to prioritise tasks and make sense of conflicting demands and ensure project work is delivered to tight deadlines utilising efficiently all available resources. Is credible to internal and external stakeholders. Able to translate project goals into effective and achievable project plans and capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes. Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills. Able to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and successfully address them. Able to cost, resource, plan and deliver key projects, often running multiple projects at the same time. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Recent and ongoing continuous professional and personal development action and activity Project Management experience relevant to the role in an NHS or other complex organisation Project planning (in full) Expertise in initiation, documentation and mapping delivery e.g. programme/project lifecycle including appropriate governance Can demonstrate successful financial management, rigorous financial monitoring and control in relation to projects. Relevant project/programme, and performance management. Experience in a large and complex organisation Significant experience of producing/delivering management reports and presentations on project related issues. Expertise in project management Charing project meetings and accounting for delivery. Specialist knowledge of policy and framework development in relation to project delivery and inclusion in business planning. Experience of project and programme management tools Project development including delivery management Experience of delivering a range or projects e.g. business improvement, business collaboration, technology implementation and supporting change. Experience of project negotiation implementation and management Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the Internal Audit function and its relevance to effective project/ programme delivery Specialist Knowledge Essential Project management KPI and metric development, improvement methodologies and delivery monitoring. Project planning aligned to strategy development Benefits realisation derived from projects including planned and unplanned benefits and disbenefits Accountable reporting structures Ability to visualise project life and progress, including documents, presentations and planning sessions Desirable Current broad knowledge of the wider NHS environment Qualifications Essential Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent. Formal Programme or Project Management qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2, APM Accredited PMO practitioner / Leader or demonstrable recent and relevant successful project/performance management experience Skills and Abilities Essential Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the presentation of complex information, writing and presenting corporate reports, option appraisals and other documentation to both internal and external stakeholders in relation to the role. Proven computer literacy in the use of business/office software packages including MS Excel, MS Access, MSWord, MS PowerPoint, MS Project Excellent analytic, numerical, and critical reasoning skills. Highly capable of effective problem solving. Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking ability. Ability to prioritise tasks and make sense of conflicting demands and ensure project work is delivered to tight deadlines utilising efficiently all available resources. Is credible to internal and external stakeholders. Able to translate project goals into effective and achievable project plans and capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes. Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills. Able to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and successfully address them. Able to cost, resource, plan and deliver key projects, often running multiple projects at the same time. Employer details Employer name NHS Counter Fraud Authority Address NHSCFA, Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road Coventry CV1 2WT Employer's website https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)