Senior Programme Officer

Job Description

About UsAt 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 reducinginequalities 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 enabledto play their part in delivering our work. Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effectiveways of working.Job SummaryThe UKOTs Programme sits within Global Operations, with parts delivered through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and is funded directly by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Offices (FCDO) Conflict Stability and Security Fund(CSSF). The programme has been running since 2016 and is now funded until March 2025 to improve global health security and strengthen public health activity in the UKOTs (Anguilla, Ascension Island, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat,Pitcairn, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha and Turks and Caicos Islands). This will be achieved through increased compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR) and WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) as well as tackling mental health,obesity, non-communicable diseases, health of people in contact with the justice system, all underpinned by improving workforce development in the UKOTs.The UKOTs Programme has an exciting vacancy for a Senior Programme Officer in the programme management team. The post holder will play a critical role in the management and delivery of activity of the programme. The post holder will work alongside the ProgrammeManagement Lead to help plan, coordinate and manage a range of tasks and projects.The role is extremely varied and rewarding. It requires someone with proven communication, project management, finance, IT and time management skills. An interest in global health issues and experience of working on international programmes are highly desirable.Occasional international travel may be required.Job descriptionProviding direct support to the Programme Management Lead and programme team in the delivery of the UKOTs Programme, leading on and project managing specific strands as directed, working with other members of the team, and building and maintaining relationshipswith international and UK partners to deliver on the programme.This will include taking responsibility for:

1. Supporting coordination and management of key project activities eg international training and events, recruitment, international deployments.
2. Undertaking reporting activities to senior staff members, both within and outside UKHSA.
3. Supporting the programme planning processes (eg results framework and programme strategy).
4. Supporting the Programme Management Lead with budget management and planning.
5. Monitoring and communicating risks and maintaining programmes risk register.
6. Line management of team members if needed.
7. Leading on procurement and contract management as required.
8. Supporting cross-UKHSA relationships around Global Public Health programmes.
9. Deputising for the Programme Management Lead as required.

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.Please use the below link for more information or submit your application!