Overview
The Public Health & Communities Division at Nottinghamshire County Council commissions a range of Public Health services and works with other organisations to improve health and wellbeing in the population and reduce health inequalities.
We now have a 24-month fixed term vacancy for an experienced professional to join our team to support the Public Health & Communities Division and Adult Social Care Department to improve outcomes through evidence in all policies and increasing research capacity and capabilities. The post is part funded by the Specialist Centre for Public Health, as part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
It is Nottinghamshire County Council’s ambition to enact evidence in all policies and become a research active local authority. This is being led across our Public Health and Adult Social Care departments, through senior leaders driving an agenda of evidence-based decision making and supporting staff to develop skills and training in research methodologies, evaluation and evidence synthesis.
Eligibility and requirements Qualified to degree level (or able to demonstrate substantial experience equivalent in breadth and rigour to degree level), you will have relevant experience in Public Health, Adult Social Care or a related subject, as well as experience in research and working collaboratively with others. You will be a good communicator with well-developed planning and problem-solving skills, highly organised and flexible.
The role will suit someone with initiative who is keen to work proactively and in partnership to achieve evidence in all policies. This includes contributing to building a culture of local decision making informed by robust research, supporting the development of research capacity and capability, and supporting the development of research governance systems and processes.
You will primarily be based at County Hall, Nottingham, or Meadow House, Mansfield. The Council has adopted a hybrid working arrangement, which allows employees to work from home as well as in the office.
Nottinghamshire County Council has an NHS Pension Direction Order in place, which means that we are able to provide ongoing access to the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) where we recruit eligible new joiners to public health roles who are already in the NHSPS.
For an informal discussion about this vacancy please arrange a time to speak with Grace Brough, Consultant in Public Health. To do so please contact her PA rhiannon.williams@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Key Qualifications
* Qualified to degree level (or substantial equivalent) with experience in Public Health, Adult Social Care or related fields
* Experience in research and collaborative work
* Good communication, planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Responsibilities
* Support the Public Health & Communities Division and Adult Social Care Department to improve outcomes through evidence in policies
* Increase research capacity and capabilities within the council
* Contribute to building a culture of local decision making informed by robust research
* Support the development of research governance systems and processes
* Collaborate with partners to develop research capacity and governance
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Work pattern: Hybrid
* Salary: £39,152 - £44,075 per annum
* Contract: Fixed Term (24 months)
* Hours per week: 37
* Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Closing Date: 26 October 2025 23:55
Interview date: Week commencing 03 November 2025
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