Testing Officer

TDP Development

• Support the strategic planning of the TDP each year ensuring that the testing programme is in in accordance with the ISTI and in line with the targets defined in the Operational Directorate Operational Plan
• Contribute towards strategy setting meetings for the TDP planning process
• Lead on the development of testing proposals and strategies for the annual TDP, with the aim of continually developing an unpredictable testing programme which deters and detects doping

Data Management

• Effectively collate, manage and analyse a large volume of intelligence, information and data within different formats (e.g. databases, excel, web-based systems) to help make informed decisions on the effective use of UKAD’s testing resources
• Use and further develop UKADs data analytics platforms to inform and continuously improve the testing programme
• Proactively monitor and gather information relating to Athletes/Teams and/or Sports e.g., performances
• Proactively and reactively review and assess multiple intelligence, information and data sources, including those relating to performances, injuries, sporting calendars, funding lists, etc., ensuring it is incorporated into decision-making for test plans

Relationship Management

• Develop effective working relationships with the Testing team to coordinate urine and blood testing missions cost-effectively across the UK and abroad
• Proactively support and engage with other teams e.g., Science and Medicine, Intelligence and Investigations, Results Management, to ensure the successful planning and delivery of a risk-based and intelligence-led TDP
• Build positive working relationships with DCP, undertaking briefings and de-briefs as necessary, to ensure relevant information is provided to DCP and fed back into test plans
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with NGBs,, to gather information to support the planning and delivery of the testing programmes and effectively communicate changes in policy affecting them and their Athletes

Whereabouts

• Determine and manage the National Registered Testing Pool (NRTP) and Domestic Testing Pool (DTP) for the allocated programmes to facilitate effective Out-of-Competition testing, ensuring regular reviews are conducted
• Work with the Whereabouts Officer to carry out whereabouts inductions, conduct qualitative reviews of whereabouts information and monitor compliance
• Work with the whereabouts officer and NGBs to ensure team sport whereabouts are provided in a timely manner to facilitate OOC testing

Policy and Procedures

• Adhere to agreed policies and procedures for the effective operations of the Testing team
• Participate in and where appropriate, lead on the review and development of specified UKAD business procedures and processes
• Highlight areas for review and improvement and contribute towards the development of the current testing processes and procedures as part of the Q

Person specification

Qualifications/experience/knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of planning and organising type roles
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an anti-doping, or comparably sensitive environment
• Demonstrable experience of relationship management to effect change and enhance programmes
• Demonstratable experience of managing multiple sources of information and data
• Understanding of anti-doping rules and policies
• Interest in and knowledge of sport, and how it functions in the UK
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and must possess a high level of numeracy
• Experience in the use and maintenance of IT systems and the management of database system

Skills

• Ability to make independent decisions and collaborate as a team
• High level planning skills with the ability to work to multiple tight deadlines within a time pressured environment, producing high quality results
• Ability to successfully develop and manage positive working relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders in an anti-doping, or similarly challenging environment
• An effective communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to use high level negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to balance and prioritise a demanding workload, remaining calm under pressure
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and use initiative
• Good attention to detail, high level analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to calculate risk and take decisive action
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

How to apply

Our values are at the heart of what we do, so if they align with you and you’re up for the fight against doping in sport, please complete the online application.

Deadline for Applications is 11:59pm on 30 September 2026. Interviews are planned for 12 and 13 October 2026.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are a disability confident employer and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

If you meet the definition of ‘being a disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme and will have the opportunity let us know as part of your application.

Please note that UK Anti-Doping are currently unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.