Job summary
This role is a job share - with the successful applicant working 28.5 hours per week on a hybrid working arrangement for a 15 months FTC. You will be expected to work in our London office
1 to 2 days per week, which will need to be flexible to support
the needs of the business when applicable.
The
Research and Engagement Lead develops research ideas and conducts high quality
research for BPAS, working across internal and externally funded projects and
collaborations, drafts funding bids, seeks opportunities to engage all
stakeholders with
the research activities undertaken at BPAS, and supports the Director of
Research and Innovation on strategy and implementation
We are looking for someone who will lead and manage the Research Administrators along with research projects, developed in
partnership with other BPAS members and external collaborators, seeking ethical approval where
required. The successful candidate will design and conduct high quality quantitative and
qualitative research and contribute, as an author, to journal publications, conference abstracts
and posters.
We require someone to present research and undertake a program of
engagement with different audiences and stakeholders, lead on the engagement of service-users and
providers and strengthen relationships with funding bodies and
industry partners.
Main duties of the job
The role requires experience of working within research and engagement roles, ideally with knowledge of provision of abortion and sexual and reproductive health services in
the UK. Proven experience of grant and protocol writing is a must.
We are looking for someone who has excellent project management skills, including the ability to
manage budgets and timelines, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines. The ability to adapt to
changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is key to this role.
We are also looking for:
- Educated to a masters or
doctoral level in a clinical, health related, or social sciences subject
- Experience of writing successful research grant proposals from a
range of funders
- To line manage the Research Administration function to ensure the
co-ordinated delivery of services
- A strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and an understanding of research ethics and the ability to conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner
-
Successful design and implementation of research
studies, along with writing and publishing papers in scientific journals
Engagement strategies, including outreach, community
engagement, and partnership development and Implementing engagement initiatives that have
resulted in meaningful relationships with stakeholders
Proficiency in Excel,
STATA and Dedoose and/or other qualitative and quantitative data analysis
packages
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms and conditions of the role can be found on the right hand side of the advert, under supporting documents. These are available for you to download and review.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Hours of work: Job share of a full time role. Successful applicant will work 28.5hrs over 4 days.
- Monday - 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday - 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
- Thursday -
- Friday - 9am - 3.30pm
or
- Monday - 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday -
- Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
- Thursday - 9am - 5pm
- Friday - 9am - 3.30pm
Location: This is a hybrid working role, with 1/2 days per week required in our office in Union Street, London which will be flexible to suit business needs
Salary: £56,487 - £67,270 Pro rata, depending on skills & Experience. (Salary includes ILW)
Interview: Interviews will be taking place on the 13th February in our London Office, 10 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms and conditions of the role can be found on the right hand side of the advert, under supporting documents. These are available for you to download and review.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Hours of work: Job share of a full time role. Successful applicant will work 28.5hrs over 4 days.
- Monday - 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday - 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
- Thursday -
- Friday - 9am - 3.30pm
or
- Monday - 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday -
- Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
- Thursday - 9am - 5pm
- Friday - 9am - 3.30pm
Location: This is a hybrid working role, with 1/2 days per week required in our office in Union Street, London which will be flexible to suit business needs
Salary: £56,487 - £67,270 Pro rata, depending on skills & Experience. (Salary includes ILW)
Interview: Interviews will be taking place on the 13th February in our London Office, 10 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Statistical analysis methods and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex research findings to non-experts
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters or doctoral level in a clinical, health related, or social sciences subject
Experience
Essential
- Research and engagement roles, ideally within sexual and reproductive health
- Grant & Protocol writing - Writing successful research grant proposals from a range of funders
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets and timelines, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Engagement strategies, including outreach, community engagement, and partnership development
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
- This role is a 15 months FTC, hybrid, job share role based at our Union Street Office working 28.5 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays - Which pattern would be your preference? Can you commit to it?
Desirable
- Please add any additional information if required to support your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Statistical analysis methods and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex research findings to non-experts
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters or doctoral level in a clinical, health related, or social sciences subject
Experience
Essential
- Research and engagement roles, ideally within sexual and reproductive health
- Grant & Protocol writing - Writing successful research grant proposals from a range of funders
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets and timelines, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Engagement strategies, including outreach, community engagement, and partnership development
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
- This role is a 15 months FTC, hybrid, job share role based at our Union Street Office working 28.5 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays - Which pattern would be your preference? Can you commit to it?
Desirable
- Please add any additional information if required to support your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
