At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
The job purpose is to work collaboratively with scientists and information officers managing several surveillance programmes to provide an accurate and effective administrative support service. The post holder will work with minimal supervision and be expected to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a wide range of specific administrative duties. The post holder may work with colleagues who are based across the country at different sites and/or who work remotely.
Location
This role is based at the UKHSA Colindale office, 61 Colindale Ave, London NW9 5EQ
Essential Criteria:
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description, you must review this to produce your statement of suitability):
Essential
- 2 A-Levels or more or NVQ 3 or equivalent level of education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- IT skills and Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Take time to consider the best communication channel to use for the audience, including making the best of digital resources and considering value for money.
- Understand that bullying, harassment, and discrimination are unacceptable.
- Ability to prioritise own work and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to produce work that is accurate in a timely fashion, whilst multi-tasking and working in a busy environment
- Ability to follow guidance, policies, and processes, including handling sensitive and confidential data
- Ability to handle telephone enquiries and receive visitors
- You work well as part of a team
- An understandingof and commitmenttoequalityofopportunityandgood workingrelationships.