NHS Professionals are currently recruiting for an experienced Health Security Risk Analyst to support a high-profile UK government organisation on an initial 4-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional with experience in risk assessment, intelligence analysis, health security or emergency preparedness to contribute to a nationally important programme focused on identifying, assessing and monitoring threats to UK health security.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the delivery of intelligence-led health security risk assessments to inform government preparedness, planning and response activities.
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Analyse and interpret information from a wide range of qualitative and quantitative sources, including intelligence, research and expert input.
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Identify, assess and monitor emerging health security risks and hazards.
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Contribute to the development of reasonable worst-case scenarios and impact assessments.
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Support the preparation and facilitation of expert workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
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Build effective working relationships with subject matter experts across government and health security organisations.
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Produce clear, evidence-based reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior decision-makers.
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Support wider government risk assessment processes, including national resilience activities.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk assessment methodologies, analytical tools and processes.
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Provide analytical and intelligence support in response to emerging priorities.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Experience analysing and interpreting complex information from multiple sources.
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, trends and key findings.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly.
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Experience producing high-quality analytical reports and written assessments for different audiences.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within challenging deadlines.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Desirable Experience
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Previous experience in risk assessment, horizon scanning or intelligence assessment.
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Background working within health security, public health, resilience, emergency preparedness or related sectors.
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Knowledge of UK government risk assessment frameworks and national resilience processes.
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Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with technical subject matter experts.
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Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative evidence.
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Relevant professional training in analytical methods, intelligence assessment, operational research, epidemiology, public health or risk management
