Hdrc Project Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell’s new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) – Better Research for Better Health. Sandwell HDRC is a partnership between Sandwell MBC, the University of Birmingham, and the local voluntary & community sector. Our HDRC vision is to undertake evidence-informed, robustly evaluated activities that reflect the needs and values of our diverse local communities.

As one of four HDRC Project Officers, you will:

• Be a key point of contact for enquiries relating to your designated workstream.
• Support your workstream Project Manager to develop and deliver a detailed project plan, facilitating input from a range of partners and stakeholders.
• Work with HDRC colleagues and partners to support the co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of workstream projects.
• Facilitate HDRC activity and share learning through internal and external working groups and networks.
• Support the delivery of workstream activities, including community engagement and training, and contribute to producing and disseminating HDRC outputs.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree level qualification in life or social sciences, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of project work within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of public sector policy, health research and asset-based community development.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 24 June 2024.                       

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lina Martino on lina_martino@sandwell.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.