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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 both 2024 and 2025, the HFEA was awarded People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award. This award is for organisations that achieve a top-quartile employee engagement score, of 85% percent or higher, in their employee survey.

Lead Data Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer that will take ownership and lead on several data engineering and database development activities.The postholder will need to be comfortable with managing various responsibilities, such as managing the HFEAs SQL server environment, provide technical leadership for database engineering best practice, as well as champion and deliver modern data capabilities. The postholder must have deep technical expertise in SQL and T-SQL, with extensive hands-on experience of Microsoft database and reporting technologies, including SSIS, SSRS and Power BI.

Strong, demonstratable hands-on experience designing, building or scaling data platforms that support enterprise reporting, operational intelligence and advanced analytics is essential. This role would suit somebody who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team and can balance competing priorities. You should be an excellent technical engineer and be able to build strong and supportive working relationships with senior leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fascinating area of public health.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday, 30^th June 2026

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