Research Fellow (WHISPA)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,784 i £46,049 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ000580 |
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Post Title: Research Fellow (WHISPA: Workplace Health & Wellbeing Initiatives that are free at the point of use to workplaces)
SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences
FTE: 1 FTE (Working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (24 months)
Salary: UH7 £38,784pa to £46,049pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield (flexible)
Main duties & responsibilities
The postholder will support the Chief Investigator and the wider WHISPA research team to deliver robust, high-quality research. Duties include, but are not limited to: undertaking research within the scope of the project; establishing a programme of research activity working collaboratively with colleagues at UH and partner organisations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of project partners, including small businesses, local government, health partners, service users, and community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations; writing high quality research outputs; disseminating the outcomes of the project in publications, at conferences and through other appropriate media.
This role requires willingness to travel within England.
Skills and experience needed
The successful candidate must have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant qualitative research methodologies, including methods for data collection, coding, and analysis. You must have experience of working in a research environment, with research experience in a relevant subject area (e.g., public health, psychology, employment and training, wellbeing) including, as appropriate, collaborative partnerships with other HEI’s or external partners. Excellent oral and written communication skills, together with strong interpersonal and presentation abilities, are essential. Experience of managing or coordinating research projects is essential for this role. Effective public engagement and involvement would be advantageous.
In addition, you will be able to work independently and autonomously and manage your own workload with minimal supervision, whilst working effectively in a team with a can-do attitude to problem solving.
Qualifications required
You will hold a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline, and a PhD or equivalent level 8 qualification (or relevant equivalent experience). Relevant disciplines include the clinical, health, social and behavioural sciences.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a PhD / Doctorate.
This post is subject to contract with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and we reserve the right to withdraw the post until an offer of employment is made.
Contact Details: Informal enquiries to Nigel Lloyd Senior Research Fellow email n.lloyd2@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 05 March 2026
Interview Date: 18 March 2026
Reference Number: REQ000580
Date Advert Placed: 19 February 2026
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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