Director of Public Health Microbiology

Job summary
The Director of Public Health Microbiology provides national leadership for UKHSA's microbiology and laboratory-based infectious disease science, ensuring high-quality diagnostics, surveillance and expertise that underpin the Agency's mission to protect health and strengthen national health security. The role is accountable for both the National Reference Laboratories and the four Clinical Network Laboratories, covering microbiology services in bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology as well as associated laboratory technologies.

Main duties of the job
The Director ensures the Public Health Microbiology network delivers safe, resilient and efficient services, maintaining day-to-day operations while generating surge capacity for public health incidents. They lead modernisation of laboratory systems, drive scientific and operational excellence, and ensure that UKHSA meets its domestic and international commitments, including designated col...