Research & Evaluation Fellow (Public Health)
Public Health Wales
Cardiff, CF10 4BZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Research and Evaluation Division in Public Health Wales, Research & Evaluation Fellow. The post holder...
The successful candidate will bring strong mixed methods expertise and extensive experience evaluating complex public health programmes, policies and interventions. They will be highly skilled in qualitative methods to explore implementation, context, mechanisms of change and stakeholder experiences, alongside applied quantitative methods such as large-scale surveys, routine and linked data analysis, quasi-experimental approaches and outcome evaluation designs.
We are looking for an exceptional evaluator, who can navigate complexity and uncertainty, build consensus across competing priorities, translate evidence into actionable insights, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Evaluation Team at PHW.Evaluation@wales.nhs.uk
As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1-2 days per month from our Cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required, for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs
This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months depending on start date; until 01/08/2027 due to maternity cover
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health, operational research, social science related subject with a strong research and/or evaluation component.
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health, social science or public health research.
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of quantitative methods for research and evaluation.
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions.
- Understanding and application of NHS research, ethics, data and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- PhD in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies in Wales.
- Knowledge of health inequalities
- Knowledge of issues related to public health.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research or evaluation applied to public health.
- Experience of leading, developing and implementing applied evaluations in public health policy and / or practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects or evaluations, including analysing and writing up findings.
- Experience of implementing a range of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods in relation to health and/or environment.
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of obtaining ethical, research and data governance (as required) approvals.
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Aptitude & Abilities (SKILLS)
Essential
- Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills.
- Advanced skills a range of analytical software packages (eg R, python, SQL), and/or qualitative (CAQDAS) software.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into operational plans and actions.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, manage time and prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
Desirable: - Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.; - Skills in achieving open data science
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & VALUES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload.
- Proactive, ability to motivate self and others.
- Show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable life style choices wherever possible
Desirable: - Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.; - Commitment and experience of the development of others.
OTHER
Essential: - Ability to travel; - Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker
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21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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