Senior Behavioural Science Specialist

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

Are you confident you could make a difference?

Applying behavioural science to improve individual and societal wellbeing is in sharp focus at the moment, and we are building our capacity in this arena – if you’re ready to use your skills for social and public good, please read on.

Through an exciting partnership with Transport for Wales (TfW) we’re recruiting a Senior Behavioural Science Specialist to enable, encourage and expand the use of behavioural science, to support implementation of Llwybr Newydd: the Wales transport strategy. You will also get to work on other important public health priorities within the team.

In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.

Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The role will contribute highly specialist expertise to the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of activities, and the development of capability – so we need experienced and motivated specialists in applying behavioural science for public good.

The post will be part of our dynamic and dedicated team in the Behavioural Science Unit - with a majority focus on changing transport behaviours, through shaping initiatives and developing services based on behavioural science principles; reviewing existing activity and investment using behaviour change approaches to maximise impact; and growing TfW’s capability to support this shift, building on existing training, information provision and cultural integration of behaviour change across the organisation. Our agile programme and project approach provides a variety of work, strong team links, and great opportunities.

Applicants must have the ability to respond innovatively in a dynamic and expanding field of work and will need excellent demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.