HDRC Research Officer

HDRC Southampton Research Officer (Grade
8) – Fixed Term contract (37 hours) until 31stDecember 2028

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join our Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) at Southampton City Council.

The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) is a new element of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) research infrastructure funded by its Public Health Programme that will be based in local government. The purpose is to enable local authorities to become more research-active, undertake new research and use existing evidence to inform our decision making, and undertake evaluation activities.

There will be a central focus on health inequalities and actions to tackle issues faced by disadvantaged groups and areas.

As a Research Officer, you will help embed a culture of evidence informed decision making within Southampton City Council. In this pivotal role, you will help shape research priorities, develop research questions, conduct evidence reviews, identify and secure funding, and co-produce research in collaboration with partners.

Salary: The salary band for this role is £37,280 - £40,778. The starting salary is £37,280 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Benefits:

• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits – low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit Employee benefits ()

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Catherine Linaker at catherin

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