UK Health Security Agency

About the Company

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage.

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Company Name

UK Health Security Agency

Job Title

Lead Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Scrum Master Role Summary: Lead the development of agile data engineering and enablement strategies to support public health decision-making through optimized data infrastructure and cross-functional collaboration. Expectations: Facilitate agile practices, empower self-organizing teams, remove barriers to delivery, and drive standardization of data engineering workflows and tools. Key Responsibilities: - Facilitate and optimize multi-disciplinary agile teams focused on data pipeline development, data ingestion, and curated data asset creation. - Coach teams in Scrum ceremonies, Lean practices, and continuous improvement to enhance delivery efficiency and innovation. - Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to design scalable data platforms, models, and analytics capabilities. - Identify and resolve operational blockers; ensure alignment with data governance, security, and quality standards. - Foster knowledge sharing and community of practice to maintain consistent engineering standards and agile maturity. Required Skills: - Proven expertise in Scrum Master practices and agile methodology leadership. - Experience in data engineering workflows, data pipeline development, or similar technical domains. - Strong cross-functional collaboration and coaching abilities. - Familiarity with data architecture, data governance, and analytics tooling. - Problem-solving and analytical capabilities to drive technical solutions for public health outcomes. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field. - Agile/Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM, CSM) or equivalent demonstrated expertise. - Preferred: Certifications in data engineering (e.g., CDCE) or ITIL for operational alignment.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

18-09-2025

Company Name

UK Health Security Agency

Job Title

Content Designer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Content Designer **Role Summary:** Design and optimize user-focused content to enhance public health services, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with organizational goals. Apply user-centered design (UCD) principles to create equitable digital and transactional experiences for diverse stakeholders. **Expectations:** Demonstrate expertise in UCD methodologies, lead content strategy development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive, evidence-based solutions. Advocate for user needs and uphold government accessibility and design standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead content creation and iteration for public health projects, aligning with user needs and business objectives. - Develop content strategies informed by user research, data, and stakeholder input to drive service improvements. - Apply UCD best practices to ensure content is accessible, accurate, and compliant with Government Service Standards. - Collaborate with researchers, designers, and stakeholders to identify pain points, test solutions, and refine user journeys. - Review and mentor content across teams, ensuring consistency with style guides, accessibility requirements, and inclusive design principles. - Share insights and innovations within the UCD community to foster organizational growth and quality deliverables. **Required Skills:** - Strong expertise in user-centered content design for digital services. - Proficiency in UCD methodologies, including research synthesis, accessibility standards, and stakeholder collaboration. - Experience crafting transactional information, service guidance, and public health resources with a focus on clarity and equity. - Ability to analyze data and user feedback to inform content improvements. - Excellent communication and project management skills for cross-team coordination. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, health science, design). - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (Content Designer) certification or equivalent industry-standard credential.

London, United kingdom

On site

18-09-2025

Company Name

UK Health Security Agency

Job Title

Service Introduction & Delivery Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Service Introduction & Delivery Manager **Role Summary:** Lead the safe and effective transition of digital and technology services into live operations, ensuring alignment with public health agency priorities and operational readiness. **Expectations:** Hybrid role requiring 60% presence at core headquarters (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London). Matrix management of peer workloads in one position. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee service transitions from development to live environments, adhering to governance and strategic health security priorities. - Coordinate handover of new/updated services, ensuring operational teams have required personnel, processes, tools, and suppliers. - Deliver transitions on time without compromising live service quality or safety supporting public health operations. - Advise on service rollout strategies, early-life support, quality assurance, and planning for national/regional scalability. - Build collaboration with project teams, IT architects, suppliers, and commercial stakeholders to resolve barriers. - Manage risks, dependencies, and priorities during transitions to minimize operational disruptions. - Coordinate onboarding of services onto UKHSA’s ServiceNow ITSM platform, ensuring shared accountability and performance clarity. **Required Skills:** - Service transition and project management across digital/health tech projects. - Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder relationship management. - ITSM platform expertise (e.g., ServiceNow). - Risk and dependency analysis in operational contexts. - Evidence-based decision-making for service rollout strategies. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in IT, digital services, or related field. - Professional certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or IT service management (e.g., ITIL).

London, United kingdom

On site

26-09-2025

Company Name

UK Health Security Agency

Job Title

AMR Scientific Programme Officer

Job Description

**Job Title:** AMR Scientific Programme Officer **Role Summary:** Strategically lead and coordinate the implementation of the UKHSA Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programme, aligning with national health objectives to combat AMR and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Focus on cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based initiatives to advance UK AMR policy goals. **Expectations:** - Oversee program delivery, documentation, and reporting to senior management and external stakeholders. - Provide scientific and project management support to HPRU projects and bidding processes. - Act as a key contact for internal/external communication, ensuring timely responses and compliance. - Depersonalize for Program Manager duties and develop standardized protocols for program efficiency. **Key Responsibilities:** - Maintain and update program plans, risk registers, and progress reports for strategic use by management and government bodies. - Manage project management roles for HPRU research units (2020–2025, 2025–2030). - Coordinate and secretariat functions for the AMR Programme Forum and Steering Group. - Manage email communications, triaging inquiries and briefings, including responses to parliamentary and external requests. - Develop, document, and monitor operational procedures for program activities. - Create/maintain program strategies (e.g., quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, information governance). - Deliver project-specific support under Program Manager supervision. - Ensure compliance with Information Governance and audit requirements. **Required Skills:** - Project/program management expertise, including risk and issue tracking. - Scientific knowledge in AMR, microbiology, or infectious disease control. - Stakeholder management (internal/external, including parliamentary and academic collaborators). - Communication proficiency: drafting reports, responding to complex inquiries, coordinating consultative responses. - Analytical skills for data interpretation and progress evaluation. - Proficiency in Information Governance and audit processes. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Master’s degree in life sciences, microbiology, public health, or related field. - Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred. - Demonstrated experience in scientific program coordination or health policy implementation.

London, United kingdom

On site

01-10-2025