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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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Head of Licensing

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the UKs independent regulator of clinics providing fertility treatment and research involving human embryos.

We are looking for a Head of Licensing to lead our statutory, quasi-judicial licensing service, which licenses fertility clinics and research. This is a varied and rewarding role in a small, specialist and high profile regulatory body.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is quality focused and enjoys being on the cutting edge of statutory decision-making, performing a role that requires good internal relationships and excellent judgement in situations involving legal risks and contentious issues.

The right candidate will have solid prior experience working in a licensing environment at a managerial level, and may have worked in another regulator or similar public body.

As well as a good working knowledge of licensing and managing formal committees, you will bring an understanding of public sector transparency requirements and an awareness of legal risks. You will also have experience of leading and managing a team, developing staff and liaising and working effectively with lawyers and senior people.

Bringing a continuous improvement mindset and an eye for detail, you will be a skilled communicator. You will have previous experience of writing and presenting high quality papers to senior audiences.

Interviews - 09/09/24.

Closing date: Monday, 9^th September 2024

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