Research Coordinator (Health Determinants Research Collaboration - HDRC)

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Zusammenfassung

Gateshead Council seeks an HDRC Research Coordinator to help build research capacity and oversee governance across the HDRC portfolio. You will support the HDRC Manager, coordinate multi‑agency activities, and ensure timely dissemination of findings to inform policy and health improvements.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and the ability to work across teams in a hybrid working environment, contributing to reducing health inequalities.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating complex research projects with multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities, and evidence-informed decision making.
• Understanding of research governance, quality assurance, and ethics.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and report writing.
• Ability to work independently and matrix-manage teams.

Aufgaben

• Support in building research capability, capacity, and expertise across Gateshead Council.
• Ensure HDRC activities have governance, training, and knowledge sharing in place.
• Assist HDRC Manager with assurances and timely escalation of challenges.
• Coordinate HDRC activities to align with priorities and Thrive ambition.
• Governance monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, including GDPR compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external communications for maximum reach and impact.
• Support focus groups, interviews, and the writing up of research activity.
• Prepare documentation for HDRC groups including HDRC Steering Committee.
• Collaborate with Public Health to deliver health improvement priorities and joint plans.
• Engage with Councillors to facilitate HDRC input and knowledge sharing.
• Work independently and matrix-manage projects and workstreams.

Kenntnisse

Project coordination

Data analysis

Governance & GDPR

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Independent working

Ausbildung

Degree or professional qualification

Jobbeschreibung

As a HDRC Research Coordinator you will play a central role within the HDRC Gateshead team that operates Council wide supporting Council officers to increase research capability and capacity. Housed within the Public Health team you will support activity that contributes to Gateshead Council's ambition to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities. You will work closely with the HDRC Research Manager to support HDRC activity across the Council while supporting the development of the Knowledge, Intelligence, and Research team within Public Health.,

• Support in building research capability, research capacity, and research expertise across Gateshead Council.
• Ensure all research activities of the Councils HDRC have clear PPIE/PICE, governance, training & learning, and knowledge dissemination in place, and is captured and shared in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the HDRC Research Manager by ensuring appropriate assurances are forthcoming, challenges are raised in a timely manner and where appropriate representing the HDRC Research Manager.
• Support the HDRC Research Manager by ensuring that research activity is coordinated and in accordance with HDRC priorities, and clearly delivers upon the Councils Thrive ambition.
• Leading, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating research Governance, ensuring effective and robust processes are in place, including research ethics, finance and GDPR. Working closely with PH Business Performance Manager, and other council colleagues to these ends.
• Working with the Councils communications team, coordinating internal and external communications, ensuring timely publication for maximum reach and impact.
• Proactively support the HDRC Research portfolio leads by enthusiastically engaging in and supporting research activities, which may include being involved in the delivery of focus groups, interviewing and the writing up of research activity.
• Coordinate the collation of documentation and papers, in support of HDRC Research Manager and HDRC groups including HDRC Steering committee.
• Working alongside the Public Health team to deliver health improvement priorities and policy, which will include development of joined up business plans across the Public Health & Wellbeing group in collaboration with the PH Business support manager.
• Working proactively with Councilors to support their knowledge of HDRC and facilitate their expert input into the HDRC.
• Work independently, demonstrate evidence based decision making and have the ability to matrix manage teams and project manage specific work packages.
  Relevant degree or professional qualification, or an equivalent level of experience in a similar role.
• Experience of coordinating complex research or improvement projects, managing multiple priorities, and delivering outcomes within agreed timescales, budgets and governance requirements.
• Understanding and knowledge of public health and health inequalities, the wider determinants of health, and the role that research and evidence play in improving outcomes for communities.
• Understanding of research governance, quality assurance processes and ethical standards, with experience of supporting high‑quality, compliant research activity.
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and evidence, translating findings into meaningful insights that inform decision making, policy and service improvement.
• Experience of working successfully within complex, multi‑agency environments, building effective relationships with researchers, practitioners, community partners and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly, produce high‑quality reports and influence a range of audiences.
• Organisation skills to work independently, use initiative to solve problems, develop effective systems and processes, and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams.
  Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff. At the heart of decision-making across health, care and local government. The Public Health Service at Gateshead Council works to improve population health and reduce inequalities by putting prevention, evidence and partnership at the heart of decision-making. We lead delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Health in All Policies approach, working across the Council, NHS and wider system to address the wider determinants of health. Using strong public health intelligence and insight, we support action across the life course, from children and young people to adult wellbeing, prevention and health protection, ensuring services are targeted where they will have the greatest impact. The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) is funded by NIHR and hosted by Gateshead Council to increase research capability and capacity within the Council towards the aim of reducing health inequalities for the people of Gateshead. HDRC Gateshead is a Public Health programme that operates across the Council supporting the consideration of research and health in all the Council does. The programme is currently funded until September 2027 with a potential pending confirmation extension until December 2028.

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).