Local Authority Research Practitioner

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Crewe is seeking an individual with strong academic skills and a master's level qualification to join their Public Health team. The role offers a competitive salary between £39,152 and £41,771 per annum along with enhanced annual leave and flexible working patterns. Benefits include salary sacrifice schemes for green cars and home gadgets, a career average pension, and access to employee assistance programs. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public health initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Purchase of annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong academic skills and a master's level qualification.
• A good knowledge of public health.
• Experience of project management.
• A working knowledge of public sector organisations.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.

Job description

Job Overview

This fixed term appointment will run until 30 June 2028 and commencement date can be any time in advance of 31 March 2026. If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.

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At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co‑created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council. Join a team that's compassionate, forward‑thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

Our Public Health team fosters a culture of education, professional development and partnership working and achieved UKPHR Employer of the Year award in 2023. Our embedded public health team has decades of experience and enjoys good relationships across the Council and wider health and care system. It has been frequently praised for its work, and we are excited to welcome another colleague to our team.

Qualifications

• Strong academic skills and a master's level qualification
• A good knowledge of public health
• Experience of project management
• A working knowledge of public sector organisations
• Excellent communication and engagement skills

Benefits

• A competitive salary - Between £39,152 per annum - £41,771 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There're no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off‑Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa