Senior Veterinary Leader – Scotland (Outbreak & Strategy)

Government Recruitment Service; Inverurie; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Veterinary Lead Scotland in Inverurie. This senior role leads geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams during animal disease outbreaks and emergencies, shaping policy delivery and organisational culture.

The postholder will provide high-level veterinary leadership, oversee governance, and represent APHA at national forums while managing staff and partnerships to drive change and modern ways of working.

Aufgaben

• Ensuring that all veterinary and technical activities are prioritised and delivered to the highest standards, in accordance with desired policy outcomes, business plans and standard operating procedures.
• Leading on veterinary decisions that have the potential for high impact with high uncertainty, deploying risk assessments based on the most accurate evidence and making informed, policy-aligned decisions.
• Building effective relationships with local senior stakeholders and partners to influence end user behaviour regarding compliance with animal health and welfare strategies and policies.
• Monitoring and assuring consistency of compliance with quality and safety standards of the Veterinary Development Partnership contractors in their area.
• Delivering the APHA vision to all staff and contributing to the corporate leadership of the Agency.

Jobbeschreibung

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Veterinary Lead Scotland in Inverurie. This senior role leads geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams during animal disease outbreaks and emergencies, shaping policy delivery and organisational culture.

The postholder will provide high-level veterinary leadership, oversee governance, and represent APHA at national forums while managing staff and partnerships to drive change and modern ways of working.