Job summary
We are looking for two postholders to undertake operational roles as part of the UKHSA Public Inquiry Team. The role will support UKHSA, including legacy organisations Public Health England, NHS Test and Trace and the Joint Biosecurity Centre, working across teams to respond efficiently and effectively to requests from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
Operational Advisors work within Public Inquiry response teams and sometimes lead on bespoke pieces of work in response to or preparation for Public Inquiry modules. You will contribute to the wider success of the Public Inquiry team by playing a full role in developing, maintaining, and improving a culture of continuous learning. You will also contribute to a wider culture of inclusiveness, supportiveness and operational excellence as well as supporting the wellbeing of yourselves and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Location
Role available at all core and scientific locations with hybrid working available
Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton Down, Colindale, Chilton
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce.As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based onindividual requirements and business needs.
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities section:
As a Public Inquiry
Operational Advisor your main
responsibilities will include:
Working collaboratively with
colleagues across the team and wider organisation to help develop and implement
the Public Inquiry
Preparation Plan and longer-term
Response Plan
Supporting a specific area of
the Public Inquiry Teams work by developing, maintaining and improving systems
to support the range of work undertaken, specifically in response to requests
from the Public Inquiry
Providing operational, project,
and general records management support, leading on specific projects where
appropriate, to enable the Team Leader to effectively deliver objectives
Working collaboratively with
stakeholders, both internally and externally, to help develop and maintain
effective working relationships to achieve team and wider objectives
Developing knowledge by
identifying, sharing and promoting practices to create a culture of learning
and good practice that supports continuous improvement to optimise delivery.
Contributing to the
effectiveness of the wider team, including helping to set the direction and
support the well-being and development of team members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities section:
As a Public Inquiry
Operational Advisor your main
responsibilities will include:
Working collaboratively with
colleagues across the team and wider organisation to help develop and implement
the Public Inquiry
Preparation Plan and longer-term
Response Plan
Supporting a specific area of
the Public Inquiry Teams work by developing, maintaining and improving systems
to support the range of work undertaken, specifically in response to requests
from the Public Inquiry
Providing operational, project,
and general records management support, leading on specific projects where
appropriate, to enable the Team Leader to effectively deliver objectives
Working collaboratively with
stakeholders, both internally and externally, to help develop and maintain
effective working relationships to achieve team and wider objectives
Developing knowledge by
identifying, sharing and promoting practices to create a culture of learning
and good practice that supports continuous improvement to optimise delivery.
Contributing to the
effectiveness of the wider team, including helping to set the direction and
support the well-being and development of team members
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to tailor messages for the audience
- Experience of building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders
- Interpersonal skills, and the ability to be an effective team player
- Skilled in the Microsoft office suite packages (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), as well as having experience of working with the principles of Project Management
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritise effectively, enabling the team to make best use of available resources to deliver the Public Inquiry Preparation Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to tailor messages for the audience
- Experience of building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders
- Interpersonal skills, and the ability to be an effective team player
- Skilled in the Microsoft office suite packages (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), as well as having experience of working with the principles of Project Management
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritise effectively, enabling the team to make best use of available resources to deliver the Public Inquiry Preparation Plan
Desirable
- Experience of working on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
