Bangor University
Health Sciences
Research Project Support Officer (Public Health Collaborating Unit)
Grade 6: £30,805 - £37,174 p.a.
(Ref: BU04034)
Applications are invited for the above fixed term, full-time post working in the Public Health Collaborating Unit in the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University (Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham). The Public Health Collaborating Unit is a public health/academic collaborative funded by Public Health Wales which provides a flexible and efficient resource for rapid assessment, evaluation and policy development support to serve Public Health Wales and the wider NHS.
The post holder will provide research support for projects being undertaken by the PHCU to support the development of trauma informed practice, social connection and violence prevention. This will include an evaluation of trauma-informed training being conducted nationally in Wales and contributions to systematic literature reviews.
Duties will include supporting study development and contributing to data collection (mixed-method), management, data analysis, report and paper writing.
Candidates should be educated to a minimum of a Masters level in a health-related subject and have previous experience of working in applied public health research.
Knowledge of public health, research methods and excellent written communication skills are essential. The successful applicant is expected to be proficient in undertaking qualitative data collection methods and using research related software for quantitative analysis.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and the post is available until 31st March 2027.
This role will be located on campus at Wrexham. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Interviews will be held on: 10th July 2026
For informal enquiries, please contact, Dr Kat Ford (email: [email protected]).
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
School of Health Sciences
The Mission of the School of Health Sciences is: To champion and promote excellent medical, health and social care science, research, scholarship, teaching and learning, quality and values with people who use services, practitioners and stakeholders. To promote language and cultural competence relevant to local, national and international partners, and to provide an inclusive culture and environment for staff and students within the School.
The School’s aims are:
- To be forward looking and sustainable and aspire to achieving the University's Strategy 2030 pillars and themes and the University's Global Framework.
- To prepare and support medical, health and social care practitioners to engage in lifelong learning and reflective practice that will promote excellent standards in evidence-based practice.
- To work in partnership with people who use services, medical, health and social care providers and agencies within Wales, but also cross-border, nationally and internationally on medical, health and social care research, science, education, and scholarship.
- To maintain excellence in medical, health and social care teaching, which is informed by research and coproduced by staff, students, service users and clinicians, whilst maintaining societal shared values and enhancing opportunities for employability.
- To champion and promote scholarship, science and research applied to medical, health and social care policy and practice, in order to evaluate, develop and, wherever possible, improve professional practice.
- To champion principles of intelligent kindness and compassionate leadership, adopting the most appropriate teaching and learning methods that offer students choice, flexibility, and provide inter-professional learning opportunities. Concurrently instilling respect for all professions, developing social and emotional intelligence and resilience.
- To instil language and cultural competence in medical, health and social care practitioners. To embed language and cultural awareness in medical, health and social care research and practice and respond sensitively to the language needs of Welsh speakers.
- To lead research of the highest standard that improves lives and healthcare services regionally, nationally and globally.
Public Health Wales is the national public health agency in Wales and exists to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for people in Wales and beyond. Recognising its national and international role, expertise and achievements, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the Policy and International Health Directorate at Public Health Wales a WHO Collaborating Centre on ‘Investment for Health and Well-being’ (WHO CC), focusing on taking forward a sustainable early intervention, people-centred, long-term investment approach across sectors and organisations.
The PHCU, hosted by Bangor University, links directly into the WHOCC and aims to respond to emerging needs for academic support in line with Public Health Wales’ strategic priorities:
- Influencing the wider determinants of health
- Promoting mental and social well-being
- Promoting healthy behaviours
- Delivering excellent public health services
- Supporting a sustainable health and care system
- Tackling public health effects of climate change
The post will provide research support to a programme of work being implemented by the Public Health Collaborating Unit; a Public Health/Academic collaborative funded by Public Health Wales. The post holder will be part of the School of Health at Bangor University and based in their academic offices in Wrexham.
The post-holder will support an evaluation of trauma-informed training being conducted nationally in Wales.
The work plan will be led by Dr Kat Ford (Research Fellow) at Bangor University and Professor Karen Hughes (Research and Capacity Development Manager) at Public Health Wales.
- To support the research team in the collection and analysis of qualitative data. This may include: organising and undertaking semi-structured interviews / taking consent / data management, coding and analyses / preparation of research outputs.
- To support the research team in the analysis of quantitative data. This may include: data management / data coding / data analyses / preparation of tables and figures for research outputs.
- To contribute to evidence reviews. This may include: study selection / data extraction / quality assessment.
- To contribute to the development of research outputs. This may include: supporting the production of reports and journal publications / helping in the preparation of materials for presentation to conferences / liaising with external providers for design and translation of research outcomes.
- To assist and support the administration of the projects. This may include; arranging research related meetings / arranging data collection / circulating information / preparing reports for funders.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Qualifications/Training
Essential:
- Postgraduate (Masters) degree with a strong research component in a health, public health or other psychological or sociological subject.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential:
- Previous experience of techniques related to the area of research, including undertaking qualitative research and analysing quantitative data.
- Previous experience of working in applied public health research.
- Previous experience of systematic literature reviews.
- Understanding and application of research and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post.
Skills/Abilities
Essential:
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to use a range of research related software (e.g. SPSS or R, NViVO)
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
Desirable:
- Critical appraisal skills
- Attention to detail and proof reading skills
- Presentation skills
Other
Essential:
- Able to work flexible hours when required and travel across Wales for data collection.
Desirable:
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
