Senior Behavioural Science Specialist

Are you working in behavioural science, using your specialist expertise to shape policy, services or communications, or enabling others to do that? If you are, then you won’t want to miss out on this excellent job opportunity. We are looking for a Senior Behavioural Science Specialist with a high level of knowledge and skill to embed skills and expertise around the application of behavioural science to improve public health and wider population outcomes. As part of our talented, specialist, dynamic and friendly team, you will be essential in our mission to enable the routine use of behavioural science across the public health team and beyond. You will initially focus on smoking cessation and tobacco control, but there is a requirement to also support other public health priority areas.

Main Responsibilities:

• This is a technical behavioural science role requiring experience in using behaviour change approaches to support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a range of behavioural science initiatives to optimise service design, programme delivery, and key health outcomes.
• You will provide specialist expertise in the use of theories, models and frameworks from behavioural science, including:

• Lead the development and delivery of behavioural science training, tools and guidance to build capability.
• Specialist behavioural science advice, consultation, and support.
• Assess, formulate and evaluate behavioural science-based interventions for specific populations/audiences.
• Undertake and disseminate behavioural analyses, and the gathering and synthesis of behavioural insight to inform action.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to develop and agree approaches to support incorporation of behavioural science.

The Ideal Candidate:

• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has:

• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of applying key theoretical concepts, models and frameworks in behavioural sciences.
• Significant experience of using multiple sources of evidence (qualitative and quantitative) to develop behavioural insight to inform behaviour change interventions.
• Significant experience of research and evaluation methods for understanding effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training.
• The ability to respond innovatively in a dynamic and expanding field of work.
• Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.

Interviews will be held on either Tuesday 17th June or Thursday 19th June (TBC) at Staffordshire County Council, 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH. If you’re unsure whether your skills or experience are suitable or you would like an informal chat, please contact: Claire McIver - claire.mciver@staffordshire.gov.uk or Bethan.Page@staffordshire.gov.uk.

We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits.

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.