Hybrid Public Health Research & Evaluation Specialist

Wandsworth Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Local Authority Research Practitioner for a fixed term role aimed at improving public health outcomes. This involves developing evaluation frameworks, managing health research projects, and engaging with local organizations. Candidates should have strong skills in research management, negotiation, and a good understanding of public health. The position offers a salary range of £38,976 - £47,229 with multiple employee benefits including generous annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience managing health-related research or evaluation projects.
• Good understanding of research infrastructure and systems.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to act with initiative and form good relationships.
• Understanding of public health approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of evaluation and research at the councils.
• Build governance and ethics frameworks within the council.
• Establish relationships with local universities for evaluation.

Skills

Experience in health research or evaluation projects

Understanding of research governance and ethics

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Initiative in developing work programs

Understanding of public health approaches

Job description

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Local Authority Research Practitioner for a fixed term role aimed at improving public health outcomes. This involves developing evaluation frameworks, managing health research projects, and engaging with local organizations. Candidates should have strong skills in research management, negotiation, and a good understanding of public health. The position offers a salary range of £38,976 - £47,229 with multiple employee benefits including generous annual leave and a pension plan.