Job Context This is an exciting new role within our newly established National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) North Yorkshire. The HDRC North Yorkshire is a collaboration with the Universities of Hull and York that will develop the research culture of North Yorkshire Council (NYC) and build Council-University partnerships to conduct and use research on the health and wellbeing issues that matter to communities, and which reduce inequalities (see NIHR Award 158758 This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate to develop their career at the interface of research, policy, and practice with a focus on the determinants of health and wellbeing and tackling inequalities. As a Senior Researcher in the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire, this role is pivotal to the work of the HDRC North Yorkshire and the delivery of our research ambition. Working collaboratively with frontline Council staff, managers, and leaders, supported by our growing research community of practice, the Senior Researcher will lead and develop research activities that meet the Councils research needs. The HDRC NY has four work packages, each co-Lead by Council staff and University academics: development of research infrastructure & governance, development of research capacity & capability, dissemination & impact, and learning & evaluation. Working with HDRC colleagues across our four work packages, the successful applicant will be expected to collaboratively develop and obtain external funding to support the long-term sustainability of the councils research activity. The postholder will be part of a newly formed team of HDRC embedded researchers employed by the Universities of Hull and York. They will work alongside other HDRC staff leading work areas of behavioural science, health economics, public involvement in research and research governance. The postholder will receive an honorary contract with Hull University and access to academic support and supervision through our wider HDRC partnership. Job Purpose The purpose of the role is to lead and direct research activity across NYC, working at the interface of research, policy and practice securing knowledge exchange to transform the way the council delivers services to maximise health and reduce inequalities. Operational Management Lead the development and delivery of HDRC research work programmes ensuring milestones are met and workloads prioritised. Carry out research in collaboration with council staff and academic partners. Design, deliver and evaluate training to build the research capacity and capability of the NYC workforce. Interpret complex research and information (quantitative and qualitative) to influence decision making and drive the research agenda and culture across the Council. Lead the development of competitive research grant proposals for external funding working collaboratively with directorate research leads, service managers, other relevant staff, and academic partners. Lead the development and monitoring of research performance indicators/impact measures of the research projects/programmes. Meet reporting requirements of project grant agreements. Lead the production of research performance reports and submit to relevant committees as required (e.g., HDRC Strategic Steering Group which includes Assistant Directors and Councillors Representatives). When successful funding bids are mobilised, manage recruitment and training of research staff and provide day-to-day management of relevant team members. Strategic Management Lead collaborative work with directorate research leads and service managers to identify opportunities for research, and shape programmes of work. Lead and develop an evolving research culture and collaborative working across the HDRC Team, Council, Universities, and other partners. Provide academic and research advice to frontline council staff, managers, and leaders. Advise and guide the HDRC NY research training offer to meet the needs of the NYC workforce. Contribute to the design, development and monitoring of HDRC NYs impact at an individual and council-wide level. Horizon scan to identify research opportunities that align with the Councils business needs and priorities. Resource Management Where appropriate, act as budget holder for specific projects or initiatives. Manage and report on the progress of specific grant-related projects. Partnerships Convene and chair a range of research related meetings to support research capacity building and knowledge exchange. Advise and develop NYC research communities of practice to influence research strategic priorities and practice within directorates. Foster and build a range of relationships with partner organisations to support research collaboration around a range of topics relevant to NYC priorities. Communications Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior audiences, including multi-agency partnerships, directorate leadership teams, service leaderships teams, and elected members. Provide research advice to senior audiences including the members of directorate leadership teams, service leadership teams, and senior officers in partner organisations. Adapt language and style to a variety of audiences and deliver persuasive, memorable communications. Present complex and sensitive research information meaningfully to a range of different audiences. Prepare reports for funders, publications for peer-reviewed journals, professional network publications, and activities to disseminate the work of HDRC NY. Promote and represent the HDRC NY at national, regional, and local policy, operational and co-ordination forums with external agencies and other services when required. Lead and develop a variety of research dissemination activities and knowledge exchange events. Systems and Information Carry out duties in accordance with NYC systems and information policies. Utilise the agreed business processes in relation to record keeping, financial monitoring and ICT. Regularly monitor outcomes/impact in relation to specific research activities/initiatives. Formulate and utilise information management systems e.g., computer software to collate and compile records and to convey information. Safeguarding Be aware of safeguarding responsibilities and raise alerts if required. Promote safe and ethical research by directing colleagues to NYCs research related governance frameworks and policies.