Local Authority Research Practitioner

North East Ambition; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public health organization in Morpeth is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time role. This position involves working within the Public Health team to enhance research capabilities, design initiatives, and collaborate with partners. A graduate-level research degree is required, along with skills in adaptability and teamwork. The role offers excellent benefits including 26 days of annual leave, pension enrollment, and agile working options, contributing to improving health across the region.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 2 days flexible leave per month

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Strong personal qualities around adaptability, teamwork, emotional intelligence.
• Experience in conducting and upskilling in research.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Engage with research partners to support capacity building.
• Design and manage research initiatives.
• Promote best practices across the council and partners.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Research skills

Negotiation

Education

Research degree (graduate level or equivalent)

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong personal qualities around adaptability, team work, emotional intelligence and a growth mindset and proven experience in conducting and upskilling in relation to research and evaluation to advance a research and evidence-based culture within the public health team and the wider council.

Based within the Public Health team at County Hall, Morpeth for a 24 month fixed term basis, we are looking for someone to engage, influence and negotiate with research partners, supporting capacity building and ensuring integration of research into policy and service delivery at Northumberland County Council. You will work with internal and external partners, ultimately working to improve health and reduce health inequalities across Northumberland.

With a research degree (graduate level or equivalent) and equivalent experience of conducting research (in public health, social sciences or the wider determinants of health), your role will include designing and managing research initiatives, building partnerships with academia and health institutions and promoting best practice across the council and partners to strengthen the council's research capability and governance.

For an informal discussion please contact Tammy Smith, Public Health Principal E: [e-mail]

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• a research degree (graduate level or equivalent) or equivalent experience of conducting research (in public health, social sciences or the wider determinants of health
• valid UK driving licence

NCC INFORMATION AND BENEFITS

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Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Agile working

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.

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