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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the independent regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and inspect clinics and laboratories to ensure safe, effective services for everyone affected by fertility treatment. We hold the largest database of fertility treatments in the world.

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In November 2024, the HFEA was awarded People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award 2024. This award is for organisations that achieve a top-quartile employee engagement score, of 85% percent or higher, in their employee survey.

HFEA’s Scientific Committee seeks to recruit a pool of External Expert Biostatisticians

The HFEA has launched an open recruitment call for External Expert Biostatisticians to assist the HFEA’s Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) by undertaking reviews of the quality of published evidence around the efficacy of fertility treatment add-ons.

The Committee meets three times a year to consider advances in science and clinical practice which are relevant to the Authority’s work. One of the functions of the Committee is to rate fertility treatment add-ons, which are then published on the HFEA website.

In order to rate an add-on, it is necessary not only to identify the published evidence, but also to assess the quality of that evidence. For this reason, the HFEA is looking to appoint a pool (three to five) of External Expert Biostatisticians with expertise in systematic reviews and evidence assessment to carry out an independent assessment of the quality of evidence (using the GRADE methodology) for each treatment add-on.

External Expert Statisticians will be appointed for a term of five years. A fee of £325 per day will be paid for undertaking a treatment add-ons evidence review. The number of days needed to undertake the work will vary and will be agreed in advance.

All candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and must not hold any other role or appointment with the HFEA.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30^th September 2025

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Communications Manager

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a talented Communications Manager to lead on all aspects of our internal communications as well as clinic-facing communications. Your work will increase understanding of the HFEA’s role and priorities.

Key responsibilities include leading on the HFEA’s internal communications, including sole responsibility for and managing all aspects of the organisations intranet, creating and editing high quality corporate publications and online content to increase understanding of the HFEA’s role and priorities, and creating campaigns and plans to engage patients and the public to grow the HFEA’s reach and reputation.

This is a maternity cover, 9 - 12 month fixed term contract. Interviews are expected to take place 7/8 October. Start date would be mid November to allow for handover with the current post-holder.

Closing date: Tuesday, 23^rd September 2025

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Content Editor

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a talented Content Editor to manage content for the HFEA’s website and Clinic Portal, as well as supporting our communications on high-profile issues around fertility.

The website is the HFEA’s main source for unbiased information about fertility treatment for patients. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to ensure it meets our audiences information needs and ranks highly so that we are the go-to source for information on fertility treatment.

Reporting to the Web Manager/Developer, you’ll work with the communications team on developing the new content pages and support with developing engaging content for our social media channels.

Closing date: Sunday, 28^th September 2025

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