Defra Group Secretariat and Data Support Officer

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the UK.

We have a vacancy for a Secretariat and Data Support Officer

This exciting and varied role puts you at the heart of the VMD’s AMR policy team as we deliver the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) commitments in the UK’s 5 year action plan for antimicrobial resistance, which supports the UK’s 20-year vision for AMR. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the VMD’s AMR antibiotic sales, use and stakeholder engagement programmes by providing quality administrative, secretariat, and scientific support to the AMR team. You will support the antibiotic sales, use and stakeholder engagement Manager and lead in monitoring of sales of veterinary antimicrobials in the UK.

Experience required

We require someone that has:

• Experience of maintaining scientific datasets to a high standard and preparation of scientific data for written and verbal reports.
• Excellent organisational skills in planning and prioritising workload with competing priorities.
• Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders within the agricultural, veterinary or scientific sectors, or a demonstrable ability to do so.

Qualifications

You must have a scientific degree - preferably in agricultural science, veterinary bioscience, zoology or a related discipline.

You must make your application via the Civil Service Jobs website at Secretariat and Data Support Officer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK where you will find a full job description including salary details.

The closing date for applications is 20 September 2024.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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