Public Health Researcher (Gambling Prevention) - Public Health Wales

The Research and Evaluation Division of Public Health Wales (PHW) is recruiting to the role of Public Health Researcher. The purpose of the role is to support the development and coordination of the gambling prevention research-agenda across Public Health Wales and with their partners. The post holder will work to strengthen collaborations with the research community, identify and map out research priorities and interdisciplinary opportunities, and coordinate bid development, research procurement and impactful research.

The Research and Evaluation Division are an experienced multi-disciplinary team, who work collaboratively across Public Health Wales and with external academic and partner organisations. They are keen to extend our research links with national and international partners.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a key role in helping to identify, steer and manage gambling prevention research-activity and collaborative partnerships with the aim of accelerating the shift towards more joined-up and impactful research, which fit with PHW priorities, as well as developing new partnerships, networks and consortia in this area.

The post holder will map, environment scan and prioritise gambling prevention research needs and develop a comprehensive overview and analysis of research activity. The post holder will be involved in supporting the development of research bids and expertise across the sector, including supporting applicants with research governance and approvals processes for applications and awards.  

This post will help to deliver the Public Health Wales approach to research and development, in support of PHWs’ long-term strategy and the Research and Evaluation Strategy.