Research and Insight Manager (Knowledge Mobilisation) - Health Determinants Research Collaboration

TN United Kingdom; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Leicestershire is seeking a Research and Insight Manager to enhance knowledge mobilisation in health determinants research. This role involves collaborating with universities and communities to address health inequalities through impactful research. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent experience and have a strong background in research techniques and knowledge mobilisation strategies. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and the role is part of a collaborative effort funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.

Qualifications

• Experience in knowledge mobilisation strategies to increase research impact.
• Skills to support research bid development and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a knowledge mobilisation strategy.
• Identify research priorities and execute research projects.

Skills

Research Techniques

Knowledge Mobilisation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

PhD relevant to public health

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Research and Insight Manager (Knowledge Mobilisation) - Health Determinants Research Collaboration, Leicestershire

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8HD

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker (1-2 days in County Hall per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the development of our Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), which aims to address health inequalities by building research evidence around wider determinants of health. The team is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and is led collaboratively by the County Council with partners from local universities.

We are seeking a Research & Insight Manager to enhance our knowledge mobilisation capacity. Your role will involve working with the HDRC team at Leicestershire County Council and collaborating with partner universities, voluntary sectors, and communities. You will help achieve project milestones over a 5-year plan, aiming to reduce health inequalities.

Your responsibilities include developing and implementing a knowledge mobilisation strategy to ensure research is driven by local needs, and findings are disseminated and integrated into service delivery and policy-making for tangible impact. You will work with the wider HDRC team, local communities, voluntary sectors, and universities to identify research priorities, design, plan, bid for, and execute research projects, maximizing their impact.

You will support activities across six pillars of culture change: Public and Community Involvement, Engagement and Participation, Data, Governance and Infrastructure, Research Training and Skills Development, Collaboration with anchor institutions, Monitoring, Evaluation and Improvement, and Knowledge Mobilisation.

About You

To apply, you must:

• Have completed a PhD relevant to public health or wider determinants of health, or possess equivalent research experience, with education to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Have knowledge of research techniques and methodologies, and experience in knowledge mobilisation strategies to increase research impact.
• Have skills to support research bid development and management, advising on knowledge mobilisation aspects.
• Have experience in presenting research findings innovatively, along with high-quality publications, conference proceedings, and reports.
• Be skilled in literature reviews, making research accessible for relevant audiences.
• Have experience in implementing research findings and evaluating outcomes for demonstrable impact.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to engage and support HDRC partners, networks, and managers across the Council.

You should also demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and be prepared to evidence this during the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements. If you want to discuss options like part-time, home working, or flexible hours, please contact the provided person below.

Contact for Informal Discussion

Dr Sarah McNeill, Business Partner, Health Determinants Research Collaboration

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [contact details]

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Applicants from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities are especially welcomed. Applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

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