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Salary- £24- £26ph Location: Leicester - with some travel
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a Health Determinants Research Partner to lead the Health Determinants Research Collaborative (HDRC) Team for Leicestershire. This role is pivotal in ensuring a successful transition to a full 5-year HDRC programme, implementing the Development Year Project Plan, and creating a sustainable infrastructure for co-produced research.
Day to Day of the role:- Lead the HDRC Development Team, ensuring the delivery of the Development Year Plan and transition to the full programme.
- Develop and implement research environment plans, workforce development strategies, community engagement arrangements, and research governance plans.
- Provide research and business intelligence relating to wider determinants of health and public health.
- Report on project progress to the HDRC Management Group and other senior groups.
- Ensure alignment with the Council’s wider Data and Business Intelligence Strategies and Service.
- Establish transparent and GDPR-compliant governance structures for research participation.
- Build a research-ready network of communities, stakeholders, and elected members.
- Support culture change in using research and business intelligence for service improvement.
- Proven experience in leading research projects, particularly within public health or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience in managing teams and developing research strategies.
- Knowledge of GDPR, HDRUK, ICO, and NIHR research policies and guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to disseminate complex information to diverse audiences.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of the role.
- £24-£26 ph
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Work in a role that has a significant impact on public health and wellbeing.
- Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
To apply for the Health Determinants Research Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
