The UK government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking an international project support officer.
The vacancy is the grade of a higher executive officer in the VMD’s international office.
The VMD said the role is varied and fast-paced and the chosen candidate will sit centrally within its international office.
They will work within both the UK Food and Agriculture Organisation’s reference centre for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the VMD training centre with an approximate 50:50 split, subject to demands of each programme of work, the VMD said.
The annual salary range for the role is £33,827-£36,606 with pension scheme. Annual leave entitlement commences at 25 days.
Those interested in the role should apply via the UK government’s website before the closing date for applications – October 17, 2023.
The VMD said the primary purpose of the role of international project support officer is to facilitate the organisation and delivery of training and international activities.
These duties will be carried out in addition to maintaining the day-to-day functions of the international office.
“As a project support officer you will work closely with other members of the international office, including our training centre and reference centre leads,” the VMD said.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
The VMD promotes animal health and welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines.
It is an executive agency of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and contributes to its objectives related to the protection of public health and meeting high standards of animal welfare.
Its work also supplements that of the Food Standards Agency to protect and improve the safety of food in the UK.
The VMD employs around 165 people – a mixture of scientific and administrative staff – who work at offices near Addlestone, Surrey.
