Research Co-ordinator
Cardiff/Llandudno Junction (Hybrid Working)
About the Organisation
Our client provided leadership and expertise in support and early years in Wales. Their vision is to make a positive difference to support for children, adults, and their families and carers.
To achieve this, they lead on developing and regulating the workforce, service improvement, and data and research to improve support. Through their quality assurance work, they support educators in both education and practice settings, ensuring the highest level of training for the next generation.
They are now looking for two Research Co-ordinators to join them for fixed term contracts. One post is until 31st March 2025 and the second is until 31st August 2025. These are offered with flexible working options and they will consider candidates as part of a job share.
The Benefits
1. Salary of £34,081 - £36,034 per annum
2. 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
3. Extra days off between Christmas and New Year
4. Local government pension scheme
5. Flexi work policy
6. Hybrid working
7. Family leave policy
The Role
As a Research Co-ordinator, you will translate academic and robust research into accessible and engaging content for support professionals across Wales. This will support the Improvement and Development Directorate's mission of using research, data and innovation to inform policy, service design and practice in the sector.
You will collaborate with stakeholders such as academics and policy researchers to produce research-based content, ensuring it is clear, easily understood and aligned with our client’s tone of voice. Additionally, you will edit, proofread and provide feedback on content, ensuring accessibility and adherence to organisational policies.
About You
To be considered as a Research Co-ordinator, you will need:
1. Experience translating research for a non-academic audience
2. Evidence synthesis experience
3. An understanding of the academic and policy research environment and how research is produced
4. Familiarity with the ‘language’ of social science research and research methods
5. An undergraduate degree, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process for candidates with a disability, impairment or health condition, for example who are neuro-divergent or who use British Sign Language.
The closing date for this role is 10th November 2024.
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