The UK Health Security Agency exists to do one thing: protect people from health threats. In an era defined by pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, climate-driven risks and growing system pressures, its work has never been more vital, or more visible. UKHSA is building a science-led, data-driven and operationally excellent organisation that turns evidence into action, insight into policy, and capability into real-world protection for communities across the UK.

As Chief Medical Advisor, you will play a central role in leading the UK’s health protection response, providing authoritative clinical and public health advice at the highest levels of government and across the system. Sitting on the Executive Committee, you’ll lead an 1,800-strong multidisciplinary workforce, shape national and global health protection strategy, and ensure clinical insight is embedded in everything from emergency response to long-term policy. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of medicine, public health and national resilience.

The successful candidate will be a senior clinical or public health leader with the credibility to influence at the highest level and the judgement to act under pressure. You will bring experience of leading complex systems, building trusted partnerships across government, the NHS and international organisations, and translating evidence into clear, actionable guidance. A compelling communicator and collaborative leader, you will inspire confidence, navigate ambiguity and lead with integrity, driven by the opportunity to protect population health at scale.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the UK Health Security Agency on this appointment. For further information about the role, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference OYYOD. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. At sift stage, you will be assessed against the criteria set out in the candidate pack, based on your CV and a supporting statement. Full details of how to apply, including what you need to submit, are provided in the pack. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 27^th May.