* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity.
Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference? Do you want to ensure that research reflects real-life experiences and helps tackle unfair health inequalities? If so, then come and join our fantastic new team in Surrey as we establish a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC).
We are hiring a new Programme Support Officer to join HDRC Surrey. You will be part of the HDRC Surrey research team and will be responsible for supporting the HDRC Programme Manager in the programme and project delivery of Surrey County Council's exciting five-year programme.
The team is based in Reigate, however this is a hybrid role and you will have the option of working from home or from another Surrey County Council office. You will be expected to attend an office at least two days per week.
About the Role
Surrey County Council has been awarded £5m from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to implement a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). This is a 5-year initiative aiming to boost research capacity and capability within local government and embed a culture of always using evidence when making decisions. HDRC Surrey will be delivered through five workstreams:
* Research infrastructure and governance: Improving tools, processes and support systems to help people conduct research and gather evidence.
* Capacity building: Supporting local authority staff, communities and residents to develop and build the research skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to carry out effective research on important issues and find potential solutions.
* Knowledge sharing: Promoting research and evidence, ensuring it is seen as important and relevant, and supporting knowledge mobilisation, transfer and dissemination.
* Research practice, evaluation and impact: Embedding research evidence in everyday practice at the local authority, focusing on conducting robust research, impact assessments and evaluations to measure effectiveness and impact.
* Public involvement: Embedding meaningful public involvement at the heart of Surrey HDRC's work, ensuring the voice of people drives HDRC Surrey's strategies and methods.
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to provide flexible, efficient and effective support. This role involves providing essential programme management coordination to the HDRC team and stakeholders, including local authority staff, the University of Surrey, and voluntary and community partners.
You will form an integral part of the HDRC programme management team and will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of the HDRC workstreams and wider programme objectives.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Good general level of education with minimum GCSE grade "C" or above or equivalent in Maths and English or relevant previous administration experience.
* BTEC Business Studies, Public Administration or other recognised secretarial qualification (or equivalent), or minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience.
* Knowledge of executive administrative practices at a senior level, including minute taking, producing accurate action notes, diary management, travel planning, and event management.
* Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
As part of your application you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:
* What has motivated you to apply for this position?
* Can you provide examples of your knowledge and experience with executive administrative practices at a senior level, such as minute taking, producing accurate action notes, diary management, travel planning, and event management?
* Describe a time where your attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work were crucial to the successful delivery of a project or task. What was the outcome and what challenges did you face?
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Ella Turner by e-mail or on MS Teams.
If you are an internal candidate applying for a new position/secondment, please discuss your intention to apply with your line manager before submitting your application.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/04/2025 with interviews planned for 25/04/2025.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
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Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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