Candidates should ideally have experience of the social care sector/or social care research and have experience of working with carers, local authorities, primary care and the voluntary sector. As part of this role, the postholder will also be expected to take a lead on Research Inclusion for the Integrated Health and Care theme, working closely with the ARC Wessex Collaboration hub to ensure the inclusion of under-represented groups in research and implementation. Experience of using community arts-based methods to engage under-represented groups would be an advantage.
This position is offered on a fixed term basis until 30th September 2029
About the department
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is one of ten ARCs across England awarded a total of £157 million funding over five years from April 2026 to deliver applied health and care research that improves patient outcomes, enhances service delivery, and supports sustainable health and social care systems.
About us
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.
Core Package:
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PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression |
PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions |
HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time) |
WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant) |
You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
- Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
- Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
- Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
- Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
- Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].
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