Senior Novel and Dangerous Pathogens (NAPD) Training Officer

UK Health Security Agency; Idmiston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health agency in the UK is seeking a training content creator to develop high-quality digital training in biosafety and biosecurity. The role involves leading e-learning development, providing in-person training, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have expertise in digital content creation and a scientific background. This position offers flexible working patterns, including hybrid arrangements and attractive benefits, aiming to improve public health initiatives both nationally and internationally.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Defined Benefit pension scheme

Retail discounts

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in creating digital training content using various platforms.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as ISO 9001.
• UK residency or required clearance for Counter-terrorist Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and development of e-learning training.
• Review and update existing digital training packages.
• Provide in-person training in biosafety and biosecurity.

Skills

Digital training content creation

Stakeholder communication

Scientific background in microbiology

Presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Articulate

Kallidus

Absorb

Job description

Job Overview

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is the national and global expert in health security. Within the Operations team, under the Public Health Microbiology directorate, the Novel and Dangerous Pathogens training team designs and delivers scientific and safety training for scientists. The post holder will create and develop high‑quality digital training content for biosafety and biosecurity both internally and on a commercial basis to support UKHSA’s national, commercial and international projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and development of e‑learning training in biosafety and biosecurity.
• Review and update existing digital training packages.
• Support other team members in the creation, development and review of e‑learning training.
• Responsible for stakeholder communications.
• Ensure project targets are met.
• Implement techniques to support all team training activities.
• Provide in‑person training in biosafety and biosecurity.
• Participate in mandatory training as required (e.g. DSE, information governance, safeguarding).
• Identify, discuss, and take action on own professional performance and training needs with line manager.
• Perform any additional duties required by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in creating digital training content (e.g. Articulate, Kallidus, Absorb).
• Digital competency in content creation and online training.
• Leading project teams or projects.
• Scientific background in microbiology, virology, immunology or molecular biology.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience communicating and engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working within a regulated environment (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Understanding of counter‑terrorism check and basic personnel security standard.
• UK residency or required clearance for Counter‑terrorist Check.

Desirable Role Criteria

• Specialised digital content creation in biosafety or biosecurity.
• Experience in the training/teaching sector, including online training material maintenance.
• Experience providing biosafety or biosecurity training, digital or in‑person.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong digital and scientific skills.
• Good presentation skills (5‑10 minute presentation to assess communication ability).
• Capability to work within a regulated environment.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Flexible working patterns (part‑time, job‑share, condensed hours, working from home).
• Hybrid working model where business needs allow.
• Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving.
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave package.
• Paid public holidays and King’s birthday privilege day.

Security Clearance: Successful candidates must pass a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and meet the basic personnel security standard and counter‑terrorist check requirements.

UKHSA is an employer of choice committed to equality of opportunity. Everyone Matters – we actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.