Researcher

Important dates

Deadline for applications Sunday 10th November 2024.

Hours

Full time and part time available. Harmless operate a 4-day working model with full time staff working 32 hours per week.

Salary

Up to £27,422 per annum, pro rata.

Job Description

• Develop and implement cohesive research methodologies to capitalize on the available data within the service.
• Translate complex datasets into meaningful research that drives our understanding of self-harm and suicide prevention.
• Publish research findings in reputable academic journals, strengthening our status as a centre of excellence.
• Establish productive research collaborations with academic and research institutions.
• Influence national policy pertaining to self-harm and suicide prevention through research findings and expertise.
• Design studies to maximize the impact of our work, data, and to represent the voice of the users effectively.
• Document the research history related to self-harm and suicide, highlighting the contributions of Harmless CIC.
• Participate in applicable local, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences.
• Assist in securing funding and enhancing the sustainability of the organization.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Master's degree is required, preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or other related disciplines.
• Familiarity with policy and research context and how they work synergistically is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting research studies.
• Established record of academic publications will be beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills:

• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Professional behaviour and respect for confidential information.
• Ability to manage timelines and work under pressure.
• Experience with statistical software (SPSS, R, etc.) will be advantageous.

Harmless CIC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a conducive work environment promoting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Harmless CIC values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent and supporting colleagues to have great careers. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata, on entry, increasing up to 35 days plus bank holidays, pro rata. *
• Occupational sick pay up to 30 standard working days per annum * 
• Employer pension contribution up to 8%. *
• Other staff reward and recognition initiatives that operate throughout the year. 
• Access to Harmless’ CPD accredited specialist training
• Access to Harmless’ annual CPD accredited national self harm and suicide prevention conferences. 
• Other outstanding CPD opportunities including an opportunity to develop areas of special interest around self harm, suicide prevention and suicide bereavement. 

*These benefits are linked to our employee loyalty programme and gradually increase based on the number of years of continuous employment. More information is available on request. 

About us

Harmless is a Community Interest Company – CIC for short. This is a company with social aims, so we operate like a charity but with a great dedication to sustainability.