• Job Description

  Req#: 838

  Project Manager (838)

  Pay grade: APTC PO2/PO3 - £39,615 pa inc LW rising in annual increments to £45,711 pa

  Contract Type: Secondment/Fixed term until September 2027

  Working hours: Fulltime (35 hours per week)

  This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) at Lambeth Council.

  We are looking for a person with appropriate knowledge, skills, experience and ability to support the development, delivery and sustainability of the Lambeth Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) also known as Lambeth HEART. The post-holder will support council staff to become more research active, conduct robust local research and produce high quality outputs that are disseminated to a variety of local and national stakeholders.

  We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build, negotiate and influence a variety of stakeholders.

  The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background and will be able to network at all levels to work towards shared objectives and the delivery of outcomes. This is a challenging and dynamic role meaning you will need to be able to work under pressure and manage competing demands of multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

  This post would suit individuals who are committed to collaborative working to improve health and wellbeing at a local level. The post holder should be keen to develop an understanding of health and impacts of wider determinants, public health and inequalities, and the importance of research within this work.

  About Lambeth HEART

  Lambeth is one of 13 councils across the UK pioneering this new investment in local government. We’re creating a ‘research culture’ across the Council and with our partners, encouraging and enabling research to be undertaken and used to shape how weinfluence the wider determinants of health and what we do to reduce health inequalities.

  Lambeth HEART defines ‘research’ in the broadest sense of the word – how we find things out, share the information with other people and use it to help people live healthier lives. The post holders will be integral members of this new research network as we become a “nationally recognised centre of excellence”.

  This role represents a unique opportunity to join a new, pioneering team, to help grow and shape a new way of doing things and ultimately to have a big impact on outcomes for local people.

  The post holder will provide comprehensive, professional and proactive project support to Lambeth HDRC and its partners. They will assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of Lambeth’s new research infrastructure, enabling the HDRC and partners to meet milestones and deliverables on time and to a high standard. This post is suitable for someone who has an interest in programme delivery, research and reducing health inequalities. Lambeth Council has partnered with King’s College London and Black Thrive Lambeth to develop and deliver HEART with a race equity perspective embedded. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across these organisations and many others, meaning excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

  The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the nation’s largest funder of health and care research and has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) is a new element of NIHR research infrastructure funded by its Public Health Programme that will be based in local government. The purpose is to enable local authorities to become more research-active, undertake new research and use existing evidence to inform our decision making, and undertake evaluation activities. There will be a central focus on health inequalities and actions to tackle issues faced by local disadvantaged groups and areas.

  In addition to the salary, we offer attractive benefits, please click on the link to view Lambeth Employee's Benefits.

  If you want to learn more about Lambeth and our exciting Lambeth Borough Plan, please click here to view to view our exciting video.

  See job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

  Job Description & Person Specification

  Contact details

  Please contact Emily Aidoo, Head of Service if you would like to have an informal chat about the role via email at LambethHeart@lambeth.gov.uk

  Recruitment timelines

  • Close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 12th November 2023
  • Interview date/s: week commencing 20th & 27th November 2023

  How to apply

  Interested? Click the 'Apply' button and complete an online application form. We are happy for previous applicants to reapply.

  Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details.

  Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.

  We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role as we are a Disability Confident employer. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.

• About the company

  Lambeth London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Lambeth in Greater London, England.

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