Graduate Evidence Synthesis Officer – Health Determinants

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Financial management scheme

Leisure centre discounts

Job summary

RCT Council’s Graduate Programme 2027 offers a 20-month contract in the Rhondda Cynon Taf Health Determinants Research Collaboration. Graduates learn through evidence synthesis and knowledge mobilisation, with training funded toward a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related training.

Based in Cardiff and Ty Elai, Williamstown, the role blends academia and local government, with a start date in April 2027 and a strong emphasis on collaborative, evidence-based decision making.

Qualifications

• HDRC Graduate role requires a minimum 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
• Interest in health determinants and evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to work across partners and academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Support evidence synthesis and knowledge mobilisation within HDRC projects.
• Collaborate with Cardiff University and council teams to drive research impacts.
• Contribute to the learning and professional development of the Graduate cohort.

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

RCT Council’s Graduate Programme 2027 offers a 20-month contract in the Rhondda Cynon Taf Health Determinants Research Collaboration. Graduates learn through evidence synthesis and knowledge mobilisation, with training funded toward a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related training.

Based in Cardiff and Ty Elai, Williamstown, the role blends academia and local government, with a start date in April 2027 and a strong emphasis on collaborative, evidence-based decision making.