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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Officer to join the new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) at Southampton City Council. The post holder will play a key role in developing the research infrastructure and capacity in the council to support evidence-informed decision making around the wider determinants of health and health inequalities.
In this role, you will work closely with the HDRC team and academic partners to support the delivery of HDRC activities. You will have a vital role in establishing a Priority Setting Partnership to co-develop research priorities. As the HDRC develops, you will be responsible for establishing and running Communities of Practice for the HDRC priorities, and through these applying for research funding and managing funded research projects.
Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience, you will have experience in leading research projects or managing the day-to-day aspects of research projects. You will have experience in writing or supporting the development of research funding applications. You will also possess excellent communication skills and be able to translate complex, scientific language and concepts into easily understood materials.
For further information about this role please view the job description and visit the HDRC Southampton website.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Benefits of working for Southampton City Council include:
- A generous pension scheme
- 26 days per annum (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Access to employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Becky Wilkinson, Consultant in Public Health at Becky.Wilkinson@southampton.gov.uk
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews will be held in person at the Civic Centre in Southampton.
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
Additional information:
- Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours per week)
- The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week (5 days per week)
- This post is fixed term until 31st December 2028.
- Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
- This job is available full time or part time as a job share.
Please note: Staff must seek permission from their Service Director /Head of Service BEFORE applying for any secondment opportunity. Please refer to the Secondment Policy for more information.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.
The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website.
We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
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