Local Authority Research Practitoner
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £52,413 to £57,864 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 December 2025 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0231023 |
Summary
Fixed Term Contract (for 2 years)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) which is a new post within our Public Health and Prevention team at Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES).
About the role:
The postholder will work alongside public health research leads in the three Council areas of B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) to influence the delivery of better value and improved public health outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice.
The role will be managed by the Associate Director of Public Health at B&NES Council who is also the NIHR Public Health Engagement Lead for the BSW area.
The post may require occasional evening or weekend working.
About you:
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual joining us to increase research capacity and capability through leadership, training and partnerships with academic institutions.
This is an opportunity to develop your career and make a significant contribution to improving health and reducing inequalities across B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire with friendly, supportive and innovative public health teams.
The postholder will be able to use remote working but would be expected to work once per week from Keynsham Civic Centre, near Bath. Occasional visits to Council offices in Swindon and Wiltshire would also be an expectation as required.
For further information contact Paul Scott, Associate Director of Public Health on 01225 394060 or email paul_scott@bathnes.gov.uk
We have an exciting opportunity for a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) which is a new post within our Public Health and Prevention team at Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES).
About the role:
The postholder will work alongside public health research leads in the three Council areas of B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) to influence the delivery of better value and improved public health outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice.
The role will be managed by the Associate Director of Public Health at B&NES Council who is also the NIHR Public Health Engagement Lead for the BSW area.
The post may require occasional evening or weekend working.
About you:
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual joining us to increase research capacity and capability through leadership, training and partnerships with academic institutions.
This is an opportunity to develop your career and make a significant contribution to improving health and reducing inequalities across B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire with friendly, supportive and innovative public health teams.
The postholder will be able to use remote working but would be expected to work once per week from Keynsham Civic Centre, near Bath. Occasional visits to Council offices in Swindon and Wiltshire would also be an expectation as required.
For further information contact Paul Scott, Associate Director of Public Health on 01225 394060 or email paul_scott@bathnes.gov.uk
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