Customer Liaison Officer
UK Health Security Agency
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Job summary
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.
The Personal Dosimetry Service (PDS) is a commercial service, approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) that serves over 5,500 employers working with ionising radiations in the industrial, research and medical sectors, by assessing the radiation doses to their employees.
The post holder will be responsible for PDS customer and public interactions, reviewing all documentation, providing advice on our services, and liaising directly with stakeholders internally and externally to provide PDS routine and emergency dosimetry services.
Location
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working - there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy.
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Main duties of the job
As the Customer Liaison Officer your main responsibilities will include:
The post holder will be required to manage a team which is responsible for the first point of contact and Customer Service function.
PDS has an emergency response function for population monitoring in the event of a radiation incident. The Customer Services Liaison Officer will help PDS in its response to an incident, liaising with the other PDS teams, and members of the public. This will require excellent planning, communication, and rapid response to an evolving situation. There will also be a requirement for immediate interaction with the response team, as well as longer programme of monitoring of the public to feed into government response to the situation.
About us
Working for the UKHSA
For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Range of health and wellbeing support.
- 26 days annual leave allowance increasing to 32 days after a 10-year service.
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
Date posted
09 August 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,070 to £37,829 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
UKHSA00215
Job locations
UKHSA
Chilton, Oxfordshire
OX11 0RQ
Employer details
Employer name
UK Health Security Agency
Address
UKHSA
Chilton, Oxfordshire
OX11 0RQ
Employer's website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)
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