Job Description

Salary

48,710 - 54,975 | Grade 10

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Fixed Term

Package

Fixed Term for 12 months

Job category/type

Adults and Communities

Date posted

01/07/2025

Job reference

REQ005575

Fixed term for 12 months

We have an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the research function of a new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) within the Council. The HDRC will boost research capacity across the Council and embed a culture of always using evidence when making decisions. The Council has secured 5-year funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish this new and innovative collaboration, that will carry out research to identify how the Council can improve community health and reduce health inequality.

This is an exciting role for the Council, where you will lead research teams to oversee and carry out research on priority topics related to the wider determinants of health. We are looking for an experienced researcher who will lead on the development and implementation of the HDRC research strategy and develop a research culture across the Council.

Working with other researchers in the team, you will take a lead on applying for grant funding to further meet the research objectives of the HDRC, and therefore have experience writing and managing research funding applications.

The HDRC will be working with teams across the Council, University of South Wales, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), third sector partners and the community, and therefore you will need excellent partnership working skills and have the ability to build successful relationships.

You will be responsible for the supervision of research staff and post graduate students and therefore need to demonstrate robust management, leadership and interpersonal skills.

This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a new research collaborative and to contribute towards making a difference to citizens in Torfaen. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Some evening work will be required across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, however we offer flexible working, family friendly policies, a generous pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Gareth Cooke, Head of HDRC on 07933 885154 or email gareth.cooke@torfaen.gov.uk.

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.