Job Description

About us

York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) is a health economic consulting company formed in 1986 and wholly owned by, and based at the University of York. We provide consultancy and research to a wide range of public and private sector bodies. We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant to undertake a wide range of projects in our Pharmaceutical Sector, with the potential to work across other sectors (for example, the MedTech sector and the Rare Diseases sector).

We have a team of around 64 staff and hold the Investors in People accreditation with our composite score of 765, against an industry benchmark of 730, putting us in the top 26% of organisations. We want staff to enjoy working at YHEC; our office is a friendly place to work and we have an employee wellbeing programme. This is based on suggestions from staff and includes lunchtime walks, sporting activities and charity fundraising events. YHEC staff nominate a charity on an annual basis and undertake fundraising throughout the year. We also have a social committee who organise events on a regular basis. We are keen to support voluntary / charitable activities and staff may set aside up to two days per year (in work time) to undertake such activities. Staff at YHEC enjoy our inclusive, flexible and friendly working environment. We currently have a hybrid approach to working with days in the office varying by individual preference, however, new joiners are asked to be in the office full time for the first six months before moving to a hybrid model.

Our Pharmaceutical Sector undertakes research to quantify the economic impact of health technologies for both large and small clients and across a broad range of therapy areas. A variety of model types are developed, including decision trees, Markov models, infectious disease models, budget impact models and patient level simulations. We work closely with our clients in preparing their submission dossiers to agencies such as NICE and we actively look to publish our work in peer-reviewed journals.

Our location means that staff have full access to the range of facilities offered by the University of York. There is free parking for YHEC staff that are based in the office and secure cycle parking. Showering facilities are available in the office. We encourage staff to engage with other research departments based at the University. The combination of our unique location and the breadth of our research portfolio makes YHEC a stimulating environment to work in, providing opportunities to work with a wide range of clients using multiple research methods. The pace of work is fast moving with quick turnaround and will appeal to people who enjoy working on multiple projects. We want to help you to further develop your professional career at YHEC.

The main purpose of this role is to complete research and administrative tasks on all projects undertaken by a team of researchers in YHEC. The role will suit a recent graduate who would like to gain an understanding of health research.

Main Duties:

The main responsibilities of a Research Assistant are:

Undertaking discrete small research projects / tasks, e.g. data analysis, collating cost information, literature reviewing, qualitative telephone interviews, writing sections of reports. Development of simple health economic models and costing tools in Excel using an existing template. Involvement in preparing proposals for project work, e.g. background research, gathering literature, drafting / collating standard sections of proposal. Proactive management of projects, including project monitoring, e.g. ensuring minimal slippage, flagging up deadlines to team Preparation of brief notes, agendas, minutes, reports and related project correspondence. Collating and managing team procedures/handbooks for general office use. House-styling of proposals, tenders, questionnaires and reports. Occasional supervision of other support staff if helping on specific projects.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Educated to degree level in a numerical based discipline such as Economics, Psychology, Bio-Medical Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics. Good educational background (including English and Mathematics GCSE grade B or equivalent). Experience of undertaking and or contributing to quantitative research projects. Good IT skills in Excel including basic knowledge of functions. Excellent planning and organisational skills:
o Time management.

o Prioritising workload to meet specific deadlines.

o Working to deadlines and ensuring project team are aware of these.

Ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail within tight deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with a high degree of self-motivation and proactivity. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure with an adaptable approach to work. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion.
Posts at YHEC are permanent and subject to regular review of performance.

Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per year, plus bank holidays.

For further information and to apply please complete the

application form

on our website, at www.yhec.co.uk, under 'Contact Us' then 'YHEC Careers'.

Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Please can you confirm that you have the required permissions on the application form. If your application does not include this, it will not be eligible for consideration.

This post is covered by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 24,087.50-28,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

York YO10 5NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/08/2025
Reference ID: 2511