We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Health Services as a Making Research Happen Manager. Are you a looking for a totally new and unique opportunity? The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) South Tees is one of 30 funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. HDRC South Tees is a partnership between Middlesbrough Council, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Teesside University. The goal is to embed research in the foundations and culture in the two councils. The responsibilities include working with the wider HDRC team on a range of projects, delivering high quality management support to the lead and being involved in all HDRC programmes of work. The successful candidate will work with, and provide guidance to, four Research Coordinators. The nature of the role requires leadership and partnership building skills, including successful networking and negotiation (along with the other skills described in the job description and person specification). Given the novelty and uniqueness of the roles, we are excited to welcome applicants from a diverse field and backgrounds – to complement the varied blend of skills and experiences of the current HDRC team. Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 30th September 2028. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Dr Jan Lecouturier - HDRC ST Lead on. Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information about how Middlesbrough Council handles your information please visit: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/data-protection-and-privacy/privacy-notices/privacy-notice-hr-service/ For more information about working in Adult Social Care, click the link below: Adult Social Care in Middlesbrough ¦ Middlesbrough Council We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.