Public Research Co-ordinator

Role Responsibility

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Public Research Co-ordinator (PRC) to join our research-active Public Health Team.

Working in collaboration with the Clinical Research Network Kent Surrey and Sussex (CRN KSS), the PRC will liaise with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community to improve understanding of research and increase participation.

The PRC will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding research related activities for these communities. All relevant information and research related training will be provided.

We are looking for an individual experienced in working with the public and communities. An individual who can independently lead a project from conception to end, involving multiple agencies and stakeholders.  All relevant information and research-related training will be provided.

It is a part time position (22.5hrs/week), 12 months fixed term contract. Secondments will be considered as will flexible working and working from home.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information on this role please contact Dr Edyta McCallum, 03000 412558

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.