This position is fixed term due to Funding for 3.5 years
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell’s new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) – Better Research for Better Health. Sandwell HDRC is a partnership between Sandwell MBC, the University of Birmingham, and the local voluntary & community sector. Our HDRC vision is to undertake evidence-informed, robustly evaluated activities that reflect the needs and values of our diverse local communities.
As one of four HDRC Project Officers, you will:
* Be a key point of contact for enquiries relating to your designated workstream.
* Support your workstream Project Manager to develop and deliver a detailed project plan, facilitating input from a range of partners and stakeholders.
* Work with HDRC colleagues and partners to support the co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of workstream projects.
* Facilitate HDRC activity and share learning through internal and external working groups and networks.
* Support the delivery of workstream activities, including community engagement and training, and contribute to producing and disseminating HDRC outputs.
The successful candidate will have:
* A degree level qualification in life or social sciences, or equivalent relevant experience.
* Experience of project work within a complex environment.
* Knowledge of public sector policy, health research and asset-based community development.
* Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 24 June 2024.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lina Martino on lina_martino@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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To apply, please download the application form and return it to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
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