Research and Development Lead

4 weeks ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea University Full time

Location: Bay Campus, Swansea

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bevan Commission is the leading think tank for health and care in Wales, hosted and supported by Swansea University. The Commission provides independent, authoritative advice on health and care to the Welsh Government and leaders in NHS Wales, the UK and beyond. It aims to ensure that health and care in Wales are sustainable whilst remaining true to the principles of the NHS as established by Aneurin Bevan.

The Commission draws upon the expertise of its 24 internationally renowned Commissioners to develop thought pieces to inform Welsh Government policy. We also help translate our thinking into explicit action through our Bevan Innovators and other innovative means. The Bevan Commission has experienced great success with its Bevan Exemplars programme and now seeks to test out effective approaches to support widespread adoption and spread of successful innovations.

The Research and Development Lead will provide leadership of the research and development function at the Bevan Commission. They will be responsible for leading and coordinating all research activities undertaken by the Commission. They will provide professional leadership to all staff/contractors undertaking research, including the Adopt and Spread researcher(s). They will be an integral part of the senior team within the Bevan Commission, representing the Commission both internally (within Swansea University) and externally as required. They will also act as a key link between the Bevan Commission and its work and the wider research and development interests within the department and the wider university.

The role holder should have a successful track record of being able to work as part of a team, utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be expected to provide exceptional customer care, demonstrating outstanding judgement to successfully deliver outcomes within agreed timescales and to the required standard.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

WELSH LANGUAGE SKILLS

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 9 June 2024

Interview Date: 17 June 2024

Informal Enquiries

  • Mark Allen m.c.allen@swansea.ac.uk
  • Helen Howson h.c.howson@swansea.ac.uk

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