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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the independent regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and inspect clinics and laboratories to ensure safe, effective services for everyone affected by fertility treatment. We hold the largest database of fertility treatments in the world.

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In November 2024, the HFEA was awarded People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award 2024. This award is for organisations that achieve a top-quartile employee engagement score, of 85% percent or higher, in their employee survey.

Head of Communications (Maternity Cover)

The HFEA is the UK’s independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.

We are looking for an innovative and strategic Head of Communications to lead our high-profile work. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fascinating area of public health, bringing together media and social media experience, patient facing and clinic communications. You will oversee a team of five and be expected to take a leadership role on all communications activities frequently reporting to the Authority (the Board) and Senior Management Team.

The start date will be no earlier than mid February 2026.

This role would suit somebody who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team and can balance competing priorities at the same time as being able to handle communications issues or crises as they arise. You should be a credible leader and be able to effectively manage a broad portfolio of responsibilities, with proven experience in overseeing a communications team that provides effective internal and external communications, media relations, public affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. You should be an excellent team leader and be able to build strong and supportive working relationships with senior leaders. You should also have experience of developing and delivering communications and engagement strategies which support corporate aims. You will be highly collaborative; you will work closely with the senior team, the Chair, the Authority and staff so that they get the support and advice they need to carry out their functions effectively.

Closing date: Midnight, 2 December 2025 (we reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive sufficient applications. You are therefore advised to apply for this role when you see it and do not wait for the closing date.

To progress this application, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agency contact please we will not be considering agency CVs.

Interview date: Monday 15 December 2025 (in person @ Redman Place).

Closing date: Tuesday, 2^nd December 2025

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