Deputy Director of Modelling

We're looking to appoint a Deputy Director for modelling in UKHSA. This is a new post following a restructure of UKHSA's functions. We are looking for the postholder to develop the modelling function improve the efficiency and impact of UKHSA's modelling efforts to support business and usual modelling activity, preparedness activity as well as incident response. It is a challenging and high-profile job in UKHSA and will require expertise in infectious disease dynamics coupled with the ability to operate effectively and delivery high quality analytical outputs for use by UKHSA and across government., As Deputy Director of Modelling, you will be responsible for leading a newly formed, combined Modelling Division. You will be responsible for delivering world-leading capabilities to improve health security and support the response to health threats, working closely with colleagues from across UKHSA and beyond.

As a senior analytical leader within the organisation, you will champion cutting-edge analysis, modelling, statistics, economics and threat assessments, applying the outcome to inform high-profile decision making.

You will lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams to support current health responses and ensure preparedness for future threats and pandemic responses.

You will oversee the mathematical modelling capabilities of the Agency. You will be responsible for the strategic, analytical, and pastoral activities of modellers across the organisation and advocate for, and deliver on, an expanded remit pertaining to a host of UKHSA's strategic priorities.

You will bring your individual expertise as an influential and experienced leader to positively shape the UK's health landscape by impacting UKHSA and government decision making on both a national and local level.

The ideal candidate would have strong experience and expertise in infectious disease dynamics as well as a proven ability to operate effectively and deliver high quality outputs for use by UKHSA and across government.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.