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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Surveillance Information Officer - **Company:** UK Health Security Agency - **Location:** Ashford, UK - **Salary:** £28,547.0 - £35,576.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, Desktop Computing, R (Programming Language), SPSS (Software), Information Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAS (Software), Stata, Data Streaming, Working Model 2D, Information Technology, Maintaining Code, Data Management - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be116c23d63755a8 ## About the Role * Educated to degree level in numerate discipline, computer science or IT equivalent which demonstrates core statistical skills or have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data science and has an understanding of basic epidemiological terms and methods. * Highly proficient in the use of computers, databases, and Microsoft Access, Word and Excel, with experience in data management, analysis, reporting and presentation. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate proactively, accurately and succinctly, and to negotiate effectively with a wide range of health, IT and academic professionals. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads, work independently and collaboratively, and meet tight deadlines. * Demonstrates sound numeracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, producing accurate, consistent work and dealing with issues calmly, efficiently and in a timely manner. * Committed to maintaining confidentiality, undertaking training and participating in continuous professional development. * Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and environments, with a willingness to travel for meetings and training across the region and occasionally beyon Desirable role criteria: * Use of some of the following: spreadsheets, databases, GIS, statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS) * Experience of maintaining code using R or an alternative statistical package * Working in communicable disease surveillance * Use of Refman or equivalent and Microsoft Powerpoint * Applying for research governance approval, * Educated to degree level in numerate discipline, computer science or IT equivalent which demonstrates core statistical skills or have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data science * Experience in data management, handling, analysis and reporting, Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . ## Description UKHSA’s local Health Protection Teams (HPTs) play a central role in protecting public health by working with partners to deliver surveillance, monitoring, operational support, advice, education, training and research. The Data Surveillance Information Officer (DSIO) is essential to delivering HPT objectives, providing expert information management and administrative support to ensure efficient service delivery. Working closely with colleagues across the Health Protection Team and Field Services, the postholder helps maintain a coordinated and responsive health protection service. The role supports clinical incident management from a data perspective, strengthens governance processes and promotes high standards of data quality. By collaborating with Acute Response Duty Teams, the DSIO provides data analysis, information and operational insight to support informed decision-making and timely responses to emerging challenges. You are responsible for supporting the flow, storage and retrieval of data across the regional team, ensuring data integrity, analysis and reporting. They also contribute to the development of information systems and liaise with external organisations where required. The DSIO works with Consultants in Health Protection, microbiologists and other professional staff, ensuring routine and ad hoc reports are produced and shared, while supporting regional health protection activities, including outbreak and incident investigations. Working for your organisation We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all., * Support clinical staff in managing infectious disease cases and outbreaks through follow-up, coordination of results and data analysis, providing accurate and timely information to the team. * Ensure robust data flow and reporting mechanisms for laboratory and clinical notifications to protect individuals and local populations and support continuous improvement of health protection functions. * Ensure all records are processed and maintained in line with agreed protocols and SOPs; and checks are made on data electronically submitted * Assist the DSS in ensuring timely reporting to the Health Protection team and partner organisations in line with the surveillance reporting calendar. * Develop, manage and maintain surveillance systems and databases for communicable diseases and environmental hazards, ensuring data from all sources is valid and accurately recorded. * Liaise with key surveillance partners including Field Services, Local Authorities, Microbiologists, TB nurses, and regional and national teams. * Ensure surveillance databases remain accurate and consistent, resolving data quality issues. * Audit data and information systems to ensure integrity and reliability and contribute to surveillance quality improvements. * Review and evaluate routine and ad hoc surveillance reports to ensure timely and accurate delivery. * Support outbreak investigations and epidemiological research through reports, graphs and outbreak curves. May participate in food poisoning investigations including questionnaire design, data entry and analysis. May require out-of-hours working with time off in lieu. * Provide CIMS training for staff as required, and Act as CIMS Information Champion for the region. * Attend meetings and working groups representing the Surveillance function and complete associated actions. * Prepare SOPs based on national guidance with health protection clinical staff. * Maintain confidentiality and information security in line with UKHSA policies, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott requirements. * Attend professional meetings, conferences and training as designated by the Manager/Surveillance Lead/Regional Deputy Director. Professional Development * Identify and address professional development needs through appraisal and development planning, attending relevant training. * Complete all mandatory training, including fire safety and information governance. Key Working Relationships The post holder will communicate regularly with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues within and outside UKHSA. Internal * UKHSA Regional teams * Other UKHSA divisions/directorates External * NHS Trust microbiology departments * Infection Prevention & Control teams * Hospital clinicians, microbiologists and infection control staff * Local Authorities * General Practitioners and staff * Integrated Care Boards Main Duties * Support the data of infectious disease surveillance, notifications, and outbreak data. * Maintain accurate databases, reporting systems, and statutory returns (CIMS) * Analyse data, produce reports, and support outbreak investigations * Ensure data quality, compliance, and information governance standards * Collaborate with health partners and provide system training and guidance * Develop procedures, represent the surveillance function, and support service improvement, You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: * Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) * 1000 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV). Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: * Meets all essential criteria * Meets some essential criteria * Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will proceed to shortlisting., This role is being offered as hybrid working based at either one of our SE offices in Fareham, Ashford (Kent), Horsham or Chilton. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at our campus or hub. If you are based at our office in Chilton, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed if based out of Fareham, Ashford (Kent), or Horsham is Baseline Personnel Security Standard and Counter-Terrorist Check for those based out of Chilton. Eligibility Criteria This vacancy is open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants. If this role is fixed term and you are not currently a Civil Servant, you will take up the post on a Fixed Term appointment; you may be able to take this role up as a Secondment. If you are an existing Civil Servant, based outside of UKHSA, you will take up the post as a loan which you will need your department to agree. Loans are normally agreed for a period of two years. However, this may be extended where required, subject to agreement between UKHSA and your home department. You cannot take the post up as a fixed term. If you are an existing UKHSA member of staff, you will take up the post as either a level transfer or a temporary promotion as per the UKHSA’s Pay policy. If this role is permanent, it may also be available as a loan (for existing Civil Servants only) or secondment arrangement, subject to business need and agreement from the hiring manager and, where applicable, the employee's home organisation. Reserve List If more than the required number of suitable candidates pass the interview criteria, you may be kept on a reserve list for 12 months subject to your agreement. You may be contacted, in merit-order, if similar roles with closely matching essential criteria become available and the department choose to appoint from a reserve list. The panel will assess if candidates meet the requirement of the role first, using a specific benchmark system. If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available. Incident Response Activity From time to time, the role holder may be required to support UKHSA’s incident response activity by contributing their appropriate expertise within an Incident Cell; during such periods, supported by the line manager, this work will take priority over normal day-to-day responsibilities, commensurate with their grade, skills and experience., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service