Head of Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)

The Head of Health Determinants Research Collaboration will be working with teams across the Council, University of South Wales, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), third sector partners and the community.

The post holder will oversee, plan, organise and communicate the start-up and ongoing functions of the Torfaen HDRC programmes and ensure the NIHR reporting requirements are met. They will coordinate and support the multi-disciplinary teams within the collaboration.

This role is pivotal to effectively tackling health inequalities through building-up an increased system-wide understanding around the impact of the wider determinants on health. The appointee will be responsible for the development of the HDRC and will have a direct influence on the success of this collaborative research unit embedded within Torfaen County Borough Council.

High level leadership, relationship-building, collaboration experience and skills will be required to manage the complexities involved in consensus building, priority identification and motivating a new team in an emerging research environment.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact David Leech, Director, Adults and Communities, 01495 766084, david.leech@torfaen.gov.uk.

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.