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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, 25^th May 2025

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Information Governance & Records Management Officer

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 IGRM Officer to work within our small team on a fixed term 12-month basis. This team manages the information governance and records management functions at the HFEA including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Subject Access Requests (SARs) and management of data breaches. It is also responsible for our electronic document management system.

Closing date: Sunday, 11^th May 2025

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