Research and Co-Production Officer - Health Inequalities PT

Job Description

Location: UK Flexible* Contract type: Fixed term contract until September 2022The British Red Cross 10-year strategy, published in 2020, puts tackling health inequalities at its heart. Through policy and practice change, the British Red Cross policy, researchand advocacy department is committed to ensuring people can access the care and support they need, without falling through the gaps - no matter who they are or where they live. To help us do that, the British Red Cross has recently been made a member of theHealth and Wellbeing Alliance, a partnership between NHS England and Improvement, the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and voluntary sector organisations, focused on promoting equality and reducing health inequalities. *post pandemicrestrictions this role will require weekly travel to LondonAbout the role The Research and Co-production Officer for Health Inequalities has been created to support the delivery of an ambitious new British Red Cross work programme focussed on addressing healthinequalities and driven by our new Health and Wellbeing Alliance membership. The post holder will amplify the voice of those we work with, and help us shape national strategic policy and programmes through research and co-production. What we are looking forAn experienced research professional; you will have: - Knowledge of and demonstrable interest in health inequalities and Englands health and social care system, and policy - Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and experienceof applying this to policy research projects - A demonstrable commitment to co-production and ensuring people with lived experience are at the heart of our policy research - Ability to manage and commission policy research projects Closing date for applicationsis 23.59 on the 12th September 2021 with interviews to follow. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible workingpolicyGenuine investment in your training and personal development A little bit more about us The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjustingto life in a new country - were there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we arelooking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel youre in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross, we willnot tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse arequickly investigated, and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisations Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.The British Red Cross, incorporated by RoyalCharter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies. Connecting human kindness with human crisis