Department: Bradford Health Determinants Research Centre

NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration

HDRC Research Capacity and Training Lead

Responsible to Public Health Consultant

PO1 £35,745 - £38,223 pa

Temporary Fixed Term until 30^th Sept 2027

1 x 37 hours per week

Based at Britannia House

Hybrid office arrangements are available, allowing working from home and office.

We are open to secondment arrangements, with the approval of your current employing organisation.

Are you a looking for a new opportunity, something that is innovative and really starts to challenge the status quo and make a difference?  Bradford Council has secured £4.7 million funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). We are building a new team of enthusiastic professionals who will work together to transform the Council into an evidence led organisation that works as an equal partner in generating evidence that is used to deliver high quality interventions and life changing services to our citizens.

Bradford is a vibrant community with innovative businesses and institutions that make up our large, young, and diverse city.  At the heart of the north, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent, and an exceptional quality of life. But there is a ten-year life expectancy gap between the most deprived and least deprived areas of the Bradford district.  Addressing these inequalities is one of our key priorities, and doing what we have always done is no longer an option.  Our ability to address such inequalities will be improved by better research and evidence, and as a member of the HDRC, you will be at the heart of achieving this.  Our team will develop the research infrastructure that will transform understanding of our people, places, and determinants, as well as make the most appropriate use of data to reduce health disparities. We will bring together expertise across Bradford Council, the NHS, as well as universities in Bradford, Leeds, and York to achieve our outcomes.

We are seeking a HDRC Research Capacity and Training Lead to join this transformative team. You will build sustainable research and analysis capability, capacity and activity at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC). This will involve developing and overseeing the research training and development programme for staff, working with partners to support staff access research opportunities and to encourage researchers to work with CBMDC.

The role is essential to ensure that CBMDC develops a research-informed, data-driven workforce and culture.

Let’s talk about your skills and experience….

• Experience of devising, introducing, implementing, developing, reviewing, and evaluating training.
•  Experience of conducting surveys, evaluation, or research in academia or within a workplace environment.
• Experience of implementing and evaluating a change that has involved seeking to influence or change people and/or organisations.
• Experience of supporting others to upskill and achieve their goal or develop in either a formal or informal pathway.
• Knowledge of designing, delivering and evaluating training workshops and resources.
• Knowledge and experience developing and delivering engagement activities for one or more audiences.
• Knowledge and experience of maintaining active and effective networks of enthusiasts and/or practitioners in an area of common interest.

What can you expect from Bradford Council as an employer?

In return, we are committed to ensuring you..

• A competitive salary & Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Generous Annual leave entitlement
• Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements to meet service needs,
• Access to several different staff networks
• Receive essential training, uniforms where applicable and ID badges.
• The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
• Support professional development through training.
• Bradford City Council encourages flexibility.
• Bradford Council offers travel benefits for various modes of transport available to employees.
• Parking is available across the district.
• Fantastic Corporate Clubactive gym discount.
• Our recently introduced employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’.

The platform gives you access to:

• Exclusive shopping discounts 
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Free will writing.

If you would like to apply for this position, please follow the application process and provide a CV and covering letter which demonstrates how you meet the skills and experience outlined in the advert.

For further information regarding this post please contact:

Caroline Tait HDRC Consultant in Public Health caroline.tait@bradford.gov.uk

Closing date: 18^th Jan 2024

Interview date: likely to be week commencing either 29^th January 2024 or 5^th February 2024

Please see attached Job Profile: Research and Capacity & Training Lead Job Profile.pdf

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The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.