Director of Communications

Lee Bailey

Biography

Lee joined Public Health England (now UKHSA) in September 2016.

Career highlights:

  • Acting Director of Communications at the Department of Health, having been Head of News since May 2014
  • Associate Director of Communications at NHS England
  • Director of Communications at the Department for Education
  • Head of News at the Department for Children, Schools and Families

Director of Communications

The Director of Communications is responsible for building and maintaining the UK Health Security Agency’s reputation as a trusted and expert source of authoritative evidence-based public health advice, information and leadership. This includes provision of 24/7 communications support to UKHSA leadership and staff, stakeholders and the media.

UK Health Security Agency

Previous roles in government

  • Director of Communications