Placement

Conducting a data-driven analysis of UKHSA digital delivery flow

By 18th March 2026 No Comments

This opportunity is for Postgraduate Researchers who began receiving funding from the White Rose DTP in or after Autumn 2024 to undertake a Research in Practice (RinP) placement as part of their studentship.

Key Placement Information

Closing Date
Friday 29th May 2026

Start Date
September 2026

Duration
3-months

Full-time or Part-time
Full-time is preferred

In Person, Online or Hybrid
Online or Hybrid

Job Sector
Public

Project Areas
Process Mapping, High-Impact Analysis, Evidence-Based Assessment

How to Apply
Send a CV and cover letter

Applicant Eligibility
This opportunity is only accepting applications from Postgraduate Researchers who began receiving funding from the White Rose DTP in or after Autumn 2024 to undertake a Research in Practice (RinP) placement as part of their studentship.

Project Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Their mission is to protect people’s health by preventing and responding to threats—whether that’s a new pandemic, everyday infections like influenza, or environmental dangers like radiation or extreme weather.

client

They are looking for a Digital & Data Mapping Project Officer to conduct a practical, high‑impact analysis of how work moves through their delivery pipeline from Portfolio Board approval through to delivery teams. The project will generate a clear, data‑driven understanding of where delays, friction and rework occur and will provide evidence to streamline how UKHSA delivers data and digital products that support national health security.

Expected duties include:

  • Mapping the full lifecycle of delivery items, including handoffs, approvals, delays and remediation.
  • Identifying bottlenecks, systemic issues and sources of waste across multiple delivery streams.
  • Producing a Value Stream Map and flow‑efficiency diagnostics to quantify friction points.
  • Comparing delivery pathways to highlight recurring patterns and structural constraints.
  • Developing an evidence‑based assessment of where processes create unnecessary overhead.

Access full details and application instructions here: UKHSA - Digital & Data Mapping Project Officer

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Please note this opportunity has been advertised across multiple Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs).