Research Officer - CMB2243e in London

Salary £45,091 – £46,142 per annumHours 37 hours per weekLocation Carlisle, Workington, or WhitehavenContract Fixed term until 30th December 2028About This Opportunity Make a difference in tackling health inequalities. Cumberland Council has been awarded £5 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). This exciting initiative will transform the Council into a centre of excellence for research, driving evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes in coastal, rural, and dispersed communities.What You\’ll Do Support the HDRC Research & Innovation Manager in establishing and delivering the HDRCDevelop and deliver research studies and systematic reviewsIdentify funding opportunities and assist with successful grant applicationsEnsure compliance with research protocols, data protection, and ethical standardsPrepare reports, presentations, and briefings for stakeholdersEngage with communities and partners to ensure research is inclusive and impactfulWhat We\’re Looking For Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in qualitative and quantitative methodsExcellent communication and organisational abilitiesAbility to manage projects and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholdersKnowledge of research governance and data management processesGuaranteed Interviews We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and underThose who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments We\’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That\’s why we\’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren\’t always guaranteed, we\’ll always listen and we\’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.Contact For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Mike Siddall by email at Mike.Siddall@Cumberland.gov.ukApplication and Interview information Closing date: 30th January 2026Interview date W/C 9th February 2026Closing notes Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you\’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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