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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.
External Advisor to the Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC)
The Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC), a subcommittee of the Authority considers advances in science and clinical practice relevant to the Authority’s work.
The HFEA is looking to appoint one new External Adviser to the SCAAC with expertise in one of the following areas:
- The use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data in healthcare or biological science/research
- The use of automation and robotics in healthcare or biological science/research
- Biostatistics and assessing the quality of research in fertility treatment
External Advisors are appointed to the SCAAC for a term of three years, with a maximum of two terms. A fee of £325 per day is paid to external advisors for their attendance and contribution to committee meetings. Applicants for the role of External Adviser must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Sunday, 25th May 2025
Legal Adviser
The HFEA is the UK’s independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.
We are looking for a full-time Legal Adviser to work within our small team. The Legal Adviser plays an active part in the work of the HFEA, particularly in relation to the work of the policy team, by providing legal support and advice on key areas of regulatory activity and being involved in policy projects.
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Legal Adviser, to help provide a responsive and resilient legal service within the organisation and help with any litigation the HFEA is involved in. The Legal Adviser also supports other colleagues including the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, looking at issues relating to our legislation and regulations as they arise and supporting areas of work across the whole organisation. This includes the ongoing work on updating the HFE Act.
Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday, 10th June. Start date would be as soon as possible.
Closing date: Monday, 26th May 2025
Review date: 13 May 2027
