HDRC Southampton Evaluation Lead

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Evaluation Lead to join the new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) at Southampton City Council (SCC). The postholder will play a key role in evaluating Southampton’s HDRC and developing resources to support a culture of evaluation in Southampton City Council. You will work closely with stakeholders, including members of our local community to co-produce a framework and lead on the evaluation of HDRC Southampton, including an evaluation of our approach to Public Involvement and Community Engagement. You will also develop a framework for evaluating SCC projects and programmes, and support staff to use it to conduct in-house evaluations. Educated to post-graduate level, or with equivalent experience, you will bring:
Experience of conducting evaluations of projects and programmes Expertise in developing evaluation frameworks, conducting data collection, data analysis and dissemination of findings. Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex, scientific language and concepts into easily understood materials.
For further information about this role please view the job description and visit our website to find out more about HDRC Southampton. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Benefits of working for Southampton City Council include:
A generous pension scheme 26 days per annum (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays Hybrid working arrangements Access to employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Contact details for informal discussion: For further information and details regarding the position please contact Becky Wilkinson, Consultant in Public Health ##### Interview Information: Please note that interviews will be held in person at the Civic Centre in Southampton. Recruitment contact details: Email: ##### Tel: 023 ##### ##### Additional information:
The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week (5 days per week) This post is fixed term until 31stDecember 2028. Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale. This job is available full time or part time as a job share. Previous applicants need not apply.
How to apply: To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page. The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered. Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website. We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community. We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices. As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.
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