Research and Evaluation Coordinator – Maternity Cover

Contract: 12 months FTC (maternity cover)

Hours of work: 35 hours/week Hybrid working 2 days in the office

Location: Hybrid: working from home with attendance at the office at John Snow House, 59 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN twice a week.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 (pro rata)

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the UK’s leading public health membership and education charity. We are looking for a Research and Evaluation Coordinator to join our Policy and Research team.

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their research career who wants to develop their skills across research, evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement and business development while contributing to projects that make a real difference.

This is a maternity cover opportunity with a 12-month contract. 

The role

As Research and Evaluation Coordinator, you will help design, deliver and manage research and evaluation projects, analyse evidence, engage stakeholders and support funding bids and project delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from securing funding and managing contracts through to delivery, evaluation and dissemination.

Why join RSPH?

At RSPH, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to improving health and reducing inequalities, contributing to nationally important public health work. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to nationally important projects and have the opportunity to develop your skills in research, evaluation and project delivery. Your work will help generate evidence that improves lives and reduces health inequalities. If you're looking for a role where your analytical skills can have real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Agile working 
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
• An organisational commitment to supporting employee health and wellbeing
• A welcoming and friendly team of colleagues and an active Health Champions programme.

RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and a working environment free from discrimination. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

RSPH operates an agile working policy, with attendance at our London office according to business need.

To apply

To apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages) showing how you meet the JD criteria, highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for the role, to Dr Fernanda Aguilar Perez ([email protected]).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

No agencies

Closing date: Sunday 22nd Nov (11:59pm)

Interview date: Monday 30th Nov in person at the RSPH offices.