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Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Social Research Manager

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Job summary

We are looking for a Social Research Manager to join our Research and Intelligence team to support a wide range of quantitative and qualitative work across the organisation.

The Social Research Manager is responsible for managing both quantitative and qualitative work in the Research and Intelligence team. This involves developing surveys, running focus groups and facilitating interviews for a range of projects relating to key strategic areas across the organisation. For example, recent qualitative work has been on a high-profile consultation around proposals to modernise the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, as well as surveying views on support services offered for egg, sperm and embryo donation. We have recently created a Patient Engagement Forum to ensure patient experience can better shape the work we do. The Social Research Manager is responsible for advising or facilitating research conducted with members of the forum.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 13 November 2023.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute and lead on publications such as our flagship annual publication, Fertility Trends, working with team members to quality assure data. Recent publications from the team include our National Patient Survey which had almost 1,300 completions from fertility patients across the UK providing information on their experiences accessing and being treated at licensed fertility clinics. We have also recently published a data publications exploring use of egg, sperm and embryo donation in treatment and the impact of COVID-19 on fertility treatment in 2020.

About us

The HFEA offer 27.5 days AL per annum and other benefits.

The HFEA offers two types of contracts - office based (which means you are required to attend the office once per week) or home based (which means you can not attend the office more than three times per month).

The HFEA is a member of the Community Race and Work Charter and the Disability Confident Charter. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment that is free from any form of discrimination. We recognise that there are real benefits of having a diverse community of staff and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. Additionally, we adopt a culture that hopes to attract and retain talented individuals that want to work with us.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

G0002-23-0014

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Manage and advise on qualitative research projects throughout the organisation, including leading on research done using our newly formed Patient Engagement Forum.

2. Lead on development and analysis of our National Patient Survey publications, providing insight into key areas of strategic work in the organisation and ensuring findings are understood and developed into actionable changes.

3. Contribute to our official statistics publications such as our flagship corporate publication, Fertility Trends, and reports on more specific topics of interest in the sector such as recent reports examining variations in fertility treatment access and outcomes by ethnicity (see our Research and Data page). Leading on publications as required.

4. Provide expertise in analysing a range of qualitative information, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to determine their requirements, and relaying the strengths and limitations of methods used.

5. Work with the Head of Research and Intelligence to create and manage processes for managing information requests, publications and project management and be an effective member of the team.

6. Work with the Data Analysts and Head of Research and Intelligence to translate extracts of data from the Register and other sources into publications and reports for internal and external use, and ensuring we base our policy and regulatory approach on evidence.

7. Provide responses to freedom of information requests and parliamentary questions, ensuring responses are in line with our statutory responsibility.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Manage and advise on qualitative research projects throughout the organisation, including leading on research done using our newly formed Patient Engagement Forum.

2. Lead on development and analysis of our National Patient Survey publications, providing insight into key areas of strategic work in the organisation and ensuring findings are understood and developed into actionable changes.

3. Contribute to our official statistics publications such as our flagship corporate publication, Fertility Trends, and reports on more specific topics of interest in the sector such as recent reports examining variations in fertility treatment access and outcomes by ethnicity (see our Research and Data page). Leading on publications as required.

4. Provide expertise in analysing a range of qualitative information, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to determine their requirements, and relaying the strengths and limitations of methods used.

5. Work with the Head of Research and Intelligence to create and manage processes for managing information requests, publications and project management and be an effective member of the team.

6. Work with the Data Analysts and Head of Research and Intelligence to translate extracts of data from the Register and other sources into publications and reports for internal and external use, and ensuring we base our policy and regulatory approach on evidence.

7. Provide responses to freedom of information requests and parliamentary questions, ensuring responses are in line with our statutory responsibility.

Person Specification

Knowledge & skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of quantitative qualitative research methodologies and approaches
  • Knowledge of current best practice relating to information governance and data protection

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters degree in health related subject.

Managing work

Essential

  • Strong time management skills and an ability to be flexible and proactive and use initiative to prioritise workload
  • Excellent organisational skills and record keeping using appropriate software and systems skilfully

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of statistical analysis in a healthcare or public setting particularly administrative datasets
  • Experience in developing and analysing surveys
  • Experience of building and maintaining good relationships with and influencing key stakeholders
  • Experience of responding to public enquiries

Desirable

  • Experience using Tableau Power BI or similar
  • Experience of leading focus groups or running interviews in qualitative research
  • Experience using NVivo software

Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Excellent communications skills, including the ability to translate complex information into accessible language.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with and communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the organisation.
Person Specification

Knowledge & skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of quantitative qualitative research methodologies and approaches
  • Knowledge of current best practice relating to information governance and data protection

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters degree in health related subject.

Managing work

Essential

  • Strong time management skills and an ability to be flexible and proactive and use initiative to prioritise workload
  • Excellent organisational skills and record keeping using appropriate software and systems skilfully

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of statistical analysis in a healthcare or public setting particularly administrative datasets
  • Experience in developing and analysing surveys
  • Experience of building and maintaining good relationships with and influencing key stakeholders
  • Experience of responding to public enquiries

Desirable

  • Experience using Tableau Power BI or similar
  • Experience of leading focus groups or running interviews in qualitative research
  • Experience using NVivo software

Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Excellent communications skills, including the ability to translate complex information into accessible language.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with and communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the organisation.

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research & Intelligence

Amanda Evans

amanda.evans@hfea.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

G0002-23-0014

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


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