Local Authority Research Practitoner

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a motivated Local Authority Research Practitioner to enhance public health outcomes through research leadership and partnerships. This role involves collaboration with public health teams across three areas to implement evidence-based practices. Applicants should have a degree in public health or related fields, with experience in research and leadership. Remote working is allowed, but weekly presence at Keynsham Civic Centre is expected, with occasional visits to other offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health research or similar roles.
• Ability to train and lead teams effectively.
• Understanding of health inequalities and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with public health research leads to improve health outcomes.
• Lead training and partnerships with academic institutions.
• Collaborate across Council areas for effective delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership development

Evidence-based practice

Research techniques

Education

Degree in public health or related field

Job description

Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) which is a new post within our Public Health and Prevention team at Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES).

About the role

The postholder will work alongside public health research leads in the three Council areas of B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) to influence the delivery of better value and improved public health outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice.

The role will be managed by the Associate Director of Public Health at B&NES Council who is also the NIHR Public Health Engagement Lead for the BSW area.

The post may require occasional evening or weekend working.

About you

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual joining us to increase research capacity and capability through leadership, training and partnerships with academic institutions.

This is an opportunity to develop your career and make a significant contribution to improving health and reducing inequalities across B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire with friendly, supportive and innovative public health teams.

The postholder will be able to use remote working but would be expected to work once per week from Keynsham Civic Centre, near Bath. Occasional visits to Council offices in Swindon and Wiltshire would also be an expectation as required.

For further information contact Paul Scott, Associate Director of Public Health on 01225 394060 or email [e-mail]