Research Officer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Southampton seeks a Research Officer to advance health research initiatives. You will be integral in shaping research priorities and conducting evidence reviews, focusing on health inequalities. The salary range is £37,280 - £40,778 with various benefits including flexible working and generous leave options. If you have a passion for research and making a positive impact on community health, this could be the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday (25-31 days)

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Employee volunteering scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities.
• Experience in conducting evidence reviews and developing research questions.
• Ability to collaborate and co-produce with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help shape research priorities for health determinants.
• Conduct evidence reviews to inform decision making.
• Secure funding for research initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-informed decision making

Research prioritization

Funding identification

Collaboration with partners

Job description

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

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

About The Team

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.

About The Role

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.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

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.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent
• 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

Contact Details For Informal Discussion

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