About Us

Jobs at PHG Foundation

The Foundation is a new charity based in Cambridge, set up by a team with ten years’ experience in the field of genomics and population health. We employ public health specialists, scientists, lawyers, policy specialists, project managers and administrative staff. We offer a pleasant working environment, competitive salaries, flexible working and a range of benefits. All of our current vacancies are advertised online and can be accessed here (some vacancies are also advertised in the specialist or national press).


Equal opportunities statement

The PHG Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin or nationality, religion or religious belief, disability or age.


How to apply

To apply for one of the current vacancies please download an application pack. Before applying, please read the job description and the application procedures carefully. If you have any difficulties applying online please email   or telephone 01223 740200 (09:00 to 16:00hrs GMT).


Information for overseas applicants

We are bound by certain legal restrictions applying to the employment of non-UK nationals. The Foundation can apply for work permits from the UK Government only if there are no suitable candidates who are ordinarily resident in the UK or who are nationals of the European Economic Area.

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires that all successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their immigration status and eligibility to seek work in the UK. You will be asked to show appropriate evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK when you are invited to interview with the Foundation.

Last Updated: 17 February 2009