Job summary Are you someone who is interested in improving population health and health equity? Are you an experienced researcher interested in expanding your role to policy and practice, or someone looking for their first research and evaluation post? Public Health Wales is looking for someone to join their Research and Evaluation team to help Wales realise the ambition of our Healthy Weight Healthy Wales Strategy and delivery plan. We are looking for people with interest and experience in developing and applying rigorous mixed methods approaches to help us better understand and evidence the impact of public health action. This position offers the opportunity to become a Public Health Research Assistant within a growing team of Public Health researchers. We would be happy to consider a range of employment options, including full or part time posts. Why not get in touch for an informal discussion? Reach out to the Business Support team at the email within this advert. Main duties of the job You will join the Health Improvement Division within Public Health Wales to contribute to an applied programme of public health research and evaluation (extending to policy and practice), providing specialist advice and expertise across the Division and delivering support to our external partners. You will contribute to specific projects by scoping, designing and delivering research to determine the impact of public health related policy initiatives, practice and interventions on health. This includes our whole systems approach to healthy weight, generating actionable learning for the organisation and partners and delivering trusted and academically robust evidence to inform action across policy and/or practice agendas at local and national levels. You will bring an understanding of the principles of evaluation and experience in the application of research methods, both qualitative and quantitative. You will use excellent communication and influencing skills to build collaborative working relationships, working with teams inside and outside of Public Health Wales. About us We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-AC101-0425 Job locations PHW, Capital Quarter 2, Tyndall Street CARDIFF CF10 4BZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Other Essential Ability to travel between sites. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in health, social, geographical or science related subject, or equivalent Experience Experience Essential Experience of undertaking/contributing to research projects Skills Essential Experience in managing data, data cleansing and quality assurance. Person Specification Other Essential Ability to travel between sites. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in health, social, geographical or science related subject, or equivalent Experience Experience Essential Experience of undertaking/contributing to research projects Skills Essential Experience in managing data, data cleansing and quality assurance. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address PHW, Capital Quarter 2, Tyndall Street CARDIFF CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)