At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects that improve health services through evidence-based decision making.
- Company: Join Sandwell MBC and the University of Birmingham in a transformative research partnership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health by using research to inform decisions.
- Qualifications: Degree in life or social sciences and project experience in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 41771 £ per year.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites you to join the HDRC – Better Research for Better Health. The HDRC is a partnership between Sandwell MBC, the University of Birmingham, and the local voluntary & community sector. The vision is to transform the research culture and infrastructure across the Council so that work is evidence‑informed, robustly evaluated, and reflects the needs and values of our local communities.
This role sits within Workstream 2 (Culture & Evidence‑Informed Practice) focussed on how research and data are used in decision making, turning this into action by building a culture where decisions are evidence based to improve the services we offer to Sandwell residents through strengthening staff knowledge and use of research.
You will be involved with developing and delivering the project plan, designing internal business tools and delivering Evidence into Practice sessions, in line with workstream objectives while collaborating with the Project Manager and other HDRC colleagues.
As the Project Officer, you will:
- Be a key point of contact for enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Support the Project Manager to develop and deliver a detailed project plan, facilitating input from a range of partners and stakeholders
- Organise workstream meetings, gathering input to set the agenda and ensure alignment with boards and forums
- Facilitate HDRC activity and share learning through internal and external working groups and networks
- Support the delivery of activities and contribute to producing and disseminating outputs
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree level qualification in life or social sciences, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working on projects within a complex environment
- Knowledge of public sector policy, research methods and asset‑based community development
- Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences
We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognize and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.
