Location
Office based at UK Health Security Agency's Scientific Campus, Colindale, Edgware, London. The role requires flexibility to visit sampling locations across North West London and travel throughout the region and country as required. Hybrid working is not available for this role.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,737 per annum

About the Role
The UK Health Security Agency’s Immunisation and Vaccine Preventable Diseases division is responsible for evaluating the national immunisation programme and conducting enhanced surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases to monitor vaccine impact and effectiveness. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Officer within the CONSENSUS team. The CONSENSUS study aims to compare antibody responses in adults receiving COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and other vaccines as part of the UK vaccination programme. Findings from the audit are regularly fed back to JCVI to inform policy decisions.

The post-holder will assist medical and scientific staff in collecting biological samples and contextual data to analyse vaccine responses. Responsibilities include coordinating and sending specimen sampling kits to various healthcare locations, corresponding with sampling sites, providing administrative support during sampling visits, data entry, and responding to queries from GP surgeries, laboratories, hospitals, and audit participants.

Additional duties include maintaining accurate records, liaising with laboratories for sample delivery, booking participants for follow-up visits, and supporting professional development through training and appraisal. The role involves working closely with consultants, scientists, and other members of the division, as well as liaising with clinicians and scientists across the UK.

Successful candidates must pass a Counter-Terrorist Check security clearance prior to appointment.

Experience
- Varied experience of clerical and office procedures
- Previous experience in customer relations
- Experience in managing information and records
- Experience of a range of administrative software applications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working in a change environment
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry, and telephone skills, ensuring accuracy with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to resolve issues calmly and efficiently
- Able to deal with changing patterns of work
- Able to travel throughout the region and country as required

About you
- Motivated with a commitment to high standards
- Professional and reliable with strong organisational skills
- Comfortable liaising with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
- Willingness to undertake mandatory and professional development training

Qualifications
- GCSE/O’ Level Maths and English (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience in administration

Desirable
- Experience of working with members of the general public in a study setting
- Experience of working in health projects or programmes
- Experience with blood collection kits
- Experience of managing stock levels
- Experience of study-based communication with participants through newsletters and emails