Public Health Research Lead – Evaluation & Impact (2-Year FTC)

Connected Local Government; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Local Authority Research Practitioner to enhance public health evaluation and research capacity. The role involves supporting the development of research initiatives and collaboration with local universities, ensuring robust evaluation processes, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in health-related research, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for community health. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £38,976 to £47,229 with additional employee benefits.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or undertaking health-related research or evaluation projects.
• Good understanding of research infrastructure and systems including governance, ethics, and funding processes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to act with initiative to develop an effective programme of work.
• Understanding of public health approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support the Public Health team to achieve the best health outcomes for residents.
• Develop infrastructure and processes for robust evaluation.
• Establish governance and ethics frameworks within the council.
• Strengthen relationships with local universities for research opportunities.

Skills

Experience in health-related research or evaluation projects

Understanding of research infrastructure and systems

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to act with initiative

Understanding of public health approaches

Job description

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Local Authority Research Practitioner to enhance public health evaluation and research capacity. The role involves supporting the development of research initiatives and collaboration with local universities, ensuring robust evaluation processes, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in health-related research, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for community health. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £38,976 to £47,229 with additional employee benefits.