Southampton City Council

HDRC Research Officer

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Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
2/13/2025
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Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer in the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) at Southampton City Council (SCC).

About The Team

HDRC Southampton is a newly formed team, and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of its growth and development. Joining us at this pivotal time means you will play a key role in championing the use of better evidence for better decisions to drive culture change across the council. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and supporting evidence-informed decision making, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About The Role

As a Research Officer, you will collaborate closely with a supportive, multi-disciplinary team across SCC, the University of Southampton, and Solent University. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to research priority setting, help define key research questions and play an integral part in developing research funding applications. For further information about the role, please view the job description.

About You

We are looking for a motivated Research Officer with a proven ability to carry out diverse research tasks. You will have experience in both quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, conducting literature reviews, contributing to high-quality report writing, and supporting the development of funding bids. As a self-starter, you will thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve research goals. A strong academic background, including a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification, is essential for this role,

What We Can Offer You

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

  • A generous local government pension scheme.
  • Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
  • Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
  • 25 days minimum annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days based on length of service.
  • Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
  • Great local transport links.
  • Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For Further Information On Our Benefits Package Please Visit

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact Details For Informal Discussion

For further information and details regarding the HDRC Research Officer role please contact Ciara McGee on

Interview Information

Please note that interviews will be held in person and are anticipated to be held in the week commencing 10th March 2025.

Recruitment Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For More Information About SCC Please Visit

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