Research Officer – CMB915e
Cumberland Council
Location(s): flexible locations within Cumberland with agile/remote working
Contract: Fixed Term – Until 2028
Hours: 37
Salary: £42,403 - £43,421
About this opportunity
We are looking for two enthusiastic Research Officers who will support research delivery and performance across the locality and champion the role of research across the Local Authority. They will also be responsible for helping to enable the development of the HDRC, leading to an embedded infrastructure with research activity becoming the foundations and culture in Cumberland Council. Whilst employed by Cumberland Council the Research Officer role will be receive supervision and academic oversight from senior academics at the University of Cumbria (one of our key research partners). A key part of these roles will therefore be establishing and maintaining links with partners at the University through meetings and joint working between the two organisations.
The successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of supporting and conducting their own research.
Initially, the role will focus on supporting the development of the HDRC and associated research delivery and infrastructure. As the HDRC becomes more embedded, the Research Officer will support the design and delivery of studies and associated activities across Cumberland, including where appropriate supporting the development of the HDRC alongside its academic partners.
Contact Colin Cox, HDRC Director and Director of Public Health and Communities, for an informal discussion or for further details, Colin.Cox@Cumberland.gov.uk
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role requires a basic DBS check
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 26/03/2024
Interview date: w/c 08/04/2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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