Job summary
Come and work
for North Yorkshire Councils dynamic and ambitious Behavioural Science Unit! We
are strongly committed to providing high quality public health services and
programmes that improve the populations health and reduce inequalities.
Based in our
Public Health, Engagement and Governance team, the Behavioural Science Unit
(BSU) works across NYC to embed behaviour change approaches and techniques to
improve health outcomes of the population. The BSU currently comprises of a
Behavioural Science Specialist and two Behaviour Change Officers, working to
improve health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire. This is an exciting 2-year
post working within the BSU to provide specialist expertise on behavioural
science, as well as championing and enabling its routine application.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to
the Behaviour Science Specialist, you will provide a range of support including
but not limited to gathering insights, undertaking focus groups, and designing
behaviourally informed interventions to maximise uptake of public health
services. This will require co-production with target groups and collaboration
with a range of stakeholders across NYC, Humber & North Yorkshire
Integrated Care Board as well as third-sector organisations.
You will
support:
- The design, delivery,
and evaluation of specialist behavioural science interventions across a range
of priority areas
- Upskilling the
NYC workforce in behaviour change approaches and skills through the provision
of consultation, training, and support
- Dissemination
of key behavioural insights and findings to a range of audiences, critically
appraising the evidence base and adapting the language as appropriate
We are actively
seeking a diversity of applicants in terms of backgrounds, skills, and
interests. Our ideal candidate will have:
- experience in one or more of these
areas:
- population
level behavioural change
- research
methods
- conducting
evaluations
About us
The new North
Yorkshire Council (NYC) represents the biggest overhaul of local democracy in
nearly 50 years, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help tackle some
of the biggest challenges facing communities across the county. Our vision is
to build on North Yorkshires natural capital, strong local economy, and
resilient communities, to improve the way local services are delivered and
support a good quality of life for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Context
The
purpose of this role is to provide support with a range of research and project
management activities underpinning the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of behavioural science initiatives. The role will require proactive and
effective joined up working with a range of colleagues in other departments
within the Council, as well as close working with the wider Public Health Team
Job
Purpose
The Behaviour
Change Officer role will support the Behavioural Science Unit in the systematic
application of behavioural science across North Yorkshire Council. The
postholder will work across NYC directorates to support with a range of
research and project management activities underpinning the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of behavioural science initiatives across
priority business areas.
Operational
Management
- Work as
part of the Unit to support the synthesis and interpretation of evidence and
insights to inform methodology and theory selection.
- Support
the Behavioural Science Specialist (BSS) in the planning, development, and
implementation of interventions, using project management approaches.
- Support
the BSS in the evaluation and review of behaviour change interventions.
- Lead on
and contribute to the writing of high-quality literature reviews and reports,
gathering evidence from a variety of sources including peer reviewed journals,
policy/strategy documents, and grey literature.
- Critically
appraise the behavioural science evidence (qualitative and quantitative) to
identify specific drivers for behaviour change interventions to inform local initiatives.
Resource Management
- Responsible
for the effective prioritising and organising of own workload.
- To monitor
project budgets as appropriate
- Participate
in reflective practice as part of own professional development.
- Maintain
professional registration including requirements for continuing professional
development as appropriate.
- Responsible
for limiting actions to within professional competencies and raising with line
manager if duties fall outside of these areas.
- Ensure
their behaviours and those of their managers comply with the Councils
Behaviour and Skills Framework
- Undertake
additional duties, in agreement with the line manager and consistent with the
grade of the post.
Partnerships
- Ensure the
involvement of stakeholders and the public to co-develop and implement
behaviour change programmes.
- Establish
and provide consultation and directly contribute to the application of
behavioural science knowledge and skills to key priorities and projects.
- Contribute
to the planning, development, and delivery of behaviour change training
programmes.
- Identify,
develop, and support the use of appropriate tools and resources by colleagues
for the application of effective behaviour change approaches.
- Understand
the current capability and capacity within teams (conducting needs analysis
where appropriate) and feed into plans to deliver behaviour change training to
a range of professionals.
- To
participate and contribute to research networks.
- Participate
and contribute to an internal PH Directorate programme of CPD.
- Participate
in the annual Individual Performance Review and Development process.
- To attend
relevant professional meetings and conferences, when possible.
Strategic
Management
- Contribute
to the annual Service Performance Plan
Communications
- Support
the development of internal and external communisations which seek to
communicate complex behaviour change related information to the public and
professionals in a variety of different formats and channels e.g.,
presentations, reports, and social media.
- Contribute
to the dissemination of knowledge on the application and impact of behavioural
science in public health practice.
- Prepare
and deliver reports and presentations for key stakeholders on the implementation
and learning from specialist behaviour change interventions as directed by the
behaviour science specialist.
Systems
and Information
- To
undertake needs assessments, audits, evaluations and monitoring as required
- To assess
the effectiveness of behaviour change initiatives through the analysis of data
- To be
aware of and disseminate relevant behaviour science practice
developments/research findings to facilitate evidenced based practice.
- To
participate in the identification and undertaking of research, as well as the
application of research to practice.
- To analyse
and evaluate health data and effectiveness of behaviour change initiatives and
programmes.
- To comply
with the Councils policies and supporting documentation in relation to
Information Governance this includes Data Protection, Information Security and
Confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Context
The
purpose of this role is to provide support with a range of research and project
management activities underpinning the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of behavioural science initiatives. The role will require proactive and
effective joined up working with a range of colleagues in other departments
within the Council, as well as close working with the wider Public Health Team
Job
Purpose
The Behaviour
Change Officer role will support the Behavioural Science Unit in the systematic
application of behavioural science across North Yorkshire Council. The
postholder will work across NYC directorates to support with a range of
research and project management activities underpinning the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of behavioural science initiatives across
priority business areas.
Operational
Management
- Work as
part of the Unit to support the synthesis and interpretation of evidence and
insights to inform methodology and theory selection.
- Support
the Behavioural Science Specialist (BSS) in the planning, development, and
implementation of interventions, using project management approaches.
- Support
the BSS in the evaluation and review of behaviour change interventions.
- Lead on
and contribute to the writing of high-quality literature reviews and reports,
gathering evidence from a variety of sources including peer reviewed journals,
policy/strategy documents, and grey literature.
- Critically
appraise the behavioural science evidence (qualitative and quantitative) to
identify specific drivers for behaviour change interventions to inform local initiatives.
Resource Management
- Responsible
for the effective prioritising and organising of own workload.
- To monitor
project budgets as appropriate
- Participate
in reflective practice as part of own professional development.
- Maintain
professional registration including requirements for continuing professional
development as appropriate.
- Responsible
for limiting actions to within professional competencies and raising with line
manager if duties fall outside of these areas.
- Ensure
their behaviours and those of their managers comply with the Councils
Behaviour and Skills Framework
- Undertake
additional duties, in agreement with the line manager and consistent with the
grade of the post.
Partnerships
- Ensure the
involvement of stakeholders and the public to co-develop and implement
behaviour change programmes.
- Establish
and provide consultation and directly contribute to the application of
behavioural science knowledge and skills to key priorities and projects.
- Contribute
to the planning, development, and delivery of behaviour change training
programmes.
- Identify,
develop, and support the use of appropriate tools and resources by colleagues
for the application of effective behaviour change approaches.
- Understand
the current capability and capacity within teams (conducting needs analysis
where appropriate) and feed into plans to deliver behaviour change training to
a range of professionals.
- To
participate and contribute to research networks.
- Participate
and contribute to an internal PH Directorate programme of CPD.
- Participate
in the annual Individual Performance Review and Development process.
- To attend
relevant professional meetings and conferences, when possible.
Strategic
Management
- Contribute
to the annual Service Performance Plan
Communications
- Support
the development of internal and external communisations which seek to
communicate complex behaviour change related information to the public and
professionals in a variety of different formats and channels e.g.,
presentations, reports, and social media.
- Contribute
to the dissemination of knowledge on the application and impact of behavioural
science in public health practice.
- Prepare
and deliver reports and presentations for key stakeholders on the implementation
and learning from specialist behaviour change interventions as directed by the
behaviour science specialist.
Systems
and Information
- To
undertake needs assessments, audits, evaluations and monitoring as required
- To assess
the effectiveness of behaviour change initiatives through the analysis of data
- To be
aware of and disseminate relevant behaviour science practice
developments/research findings to facilitate evidenced based practice.
- To
participate in the identification and undertaking of research, as well as the
application of research to practice.
- To analyse
and evaluate health data and effectiveness of behaviour change initiatives and
programmes.
- To comply
with the Councils policies and supporting documentation in relation to
Information Governance this includes Data Protection, Information Security and
Confidentiality.
Person Specification
Occupational Skills
Essential
- Willingness to manage an unpredictable workload.
- Self-motivated
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change demonstrating resilience.
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of theoretical concepts in behavioural science.
- Knowledge of research and evaluation methods for understanding effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
- Knowledge of main approaches to evidence reviewing and synthesis including the use of peer-reviewed and grey literature.
- Experience of managing projects to deadlines.
- Experience of conducting evaluations.
- Experience of effective collaborative working with a range of professionals and groups.
- Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating training
- Experience of undertaking needs assessments design, methods and data interpretation and analysis
- Experience of identifying and using of multiple sources of evidence (including qualitative and quantitative sources of evidence) to inform interventions.
- Practical experience of using IT systems and range of software for data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience of using behavioural science theories and frameworks to develop interventions to change behaviour at individual, community, and population level.
- Experience of working in a local authority or other public sector organisation e.g., NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, social science, or related discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Masters in health psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society or Masters in Behaviour Change or Behavioural Science/Science or related body.
Person Specification
Occupational Skills
Essential
- Willingness to manage an unpredictable workload.
- Self-motivated
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change demonstrating resilience.
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of theoretical concepts in behavioural science.
- Knowledge of research and evaluation methods for understanding effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
- Knowledge of main approaches to evidence reviewing and synthesis including the use of peer-reviewed and grey literature.
- Experience of managing projects to deadlines.
- Experience of conducting evaluations.
- Experience of effective collaborative working with a range of professionals and groups.
- Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating training
- Experience of undertaking needs assessments design, methods and data interpretation and analysis
- Experience of identifying and using of multiple sources of evidence (including qualitative and quantitative sources of evidence) to inform interventions.
- Practical experience of using IT systems and range of software for data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience of using behavioural science theories and frameworks to develop interventions to change behaviour at individual, community, and population level.
- Experience of working in a local authority or other public sector organisation e.g., NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, social science, or related discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Masters in health psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society or Masters in Behaviour Change or Behavioural Science/Science or related body.
