Description Programme Officer (Evidence) Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Working 36.5 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an early-stage researcher to join our multi-disciplinary Public Health Division within the largest Local Authority in the country and lead work that contributes to tackling health inequalities in the city. This is a substantive position within the Evidence Team, which sits within the Knowledge, Evidence and Governance sub-division (KEG). We work with a wide range of stakeholders to improve health and wellbeing, including internal directorates, academics, the Integrated Care System partners, justice and the third sectors. The team you will be joining are engaged in a dynamic and diverse range of research around health inequalities, including mental health, disabilities and deprivation. About Us The Evidence Team are responsible for the JSNA Deep Dive Programme, which is a rolling programme of in-depth needs assessments about health and wellbeing in Birmingham. This means that the Evidence Team are usually researching two or three different health and wellbeing topics at any one time. This brings a lot of variety to the role and includes a range of tasks such as collating local and national strategies, analysing data, completing epidemiological research across the wider determinants of health, service mapping, collecting lived experience, and developing recommendations for action. These tasks provide ample opportunities to engage with a range of stakeholders to gather valuable insights, build relationships and enhance the impact of the teams’ work. The current research portfolio includes learning disabilities, mobility impairment, dual diagnosis, neurodivergence and worklessness. The Evidence Team’s Deep Dive Programme research supports the Health and Wellbeing Board’s work in tackling inequalities within Birmingham. The Role The role will support the team on projects and partnerships to reduce health inequalities across our diverse city. This is an exciting research opportunity and involves researching health inequalities, writing in-depth needs assessments and creating recommendations for action. This role would suit an early-stage researcher, with a passion for improving public health and an interest in expanding their research portfolio, with opportunities for training and further development. Skills & Experience Key expectations and deliverables for the role are: Demonstrating excellent writing, formatting and editing skills. Providing written summaries and reports (as required). Creating high-quality infographics. Assisting with the preparation and delivery of evidence reviews and council documents. Developing evidence-based policy recommendations to inform public health business decisions across the Council, NHS and other partners. Seeking, analysing and accurately interpreting the health characteristics of the Birmingham population, using a variety of different information sources (e.g. needs assessments, literature, service data, NHS operational data). Analysing and interpreting qualitative data (e.g. interviews and focus groups) Analysing and interpreting quantitative data from standard public health databases (e.g. births, deaths and hospital admissions). Conducting statistical analysis (as required). Peer reviewing and providing relevant epidemiological and project specific comments. Assisting or leading in the preparation of oral presentations (including the preparation of slides and posters). Actively participating in client-facing meetings and being a recognised member of the project team. Support in the writing of reports and presentations for committees (e.g. the Health and Wellbeing Board). Maintaining awareness of relevant policy environment, data governance guidelines and accessibility guidelines. Assisting with organisation and delivery of external data collection. Working with procurement colleagues in the delivery of appropriate tenders for Evidence Team initiatives, ensuring that the Directorate’s statutory obligations are met and that all transactions are conducted in accordance with financial regulations. Utilising project management methodologies to enhance delivery of evidence products. Delivering response to Subject Access, Freedom of Information and other ad-hoc information requests. Deputising for Senior Programme Officer (as required). Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Luke Heslop luke.heslopbirmingham.gov.uk We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.