Senior International Evidence and Horizon Scanning Officer
Public Health Wales
Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea, CF10 4BZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the International Health Team in Public Health Wales, working as part of ...
The post holder will work independently, providing specialist expertise on a range of research, policy and practice areas, under the overall guidance of the Consultant in Public Health.
- Coordinate the development of international insights and horizon scanning reports.
- Translate public health priorities into answerable research questions, using specific research expertise.
- Undertake literature searches, horizon scanning, and evidence reviews
- Translate research findings for a range of audiences, including the public, and support dissemination to mobilise effective public health action in all sectors and internationally.
- Manage and supervise a small team of research staff.
- Manage the delivery of research projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Develop plans for the delivery of complex research projects ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Supervise the work of fieldworkers and other ad hoc research staff or interns as required.
Training and communication
- Communicate complex information in formal and informal settings and to different audiences, including responding to challenge from experts in the field whose opinions on findings presented may differ.
As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 day 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
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 organisation 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/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies and/or International Health at masters level or equivalent level of experience.
- Higher Degree with a strong research component.
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research applied to public health.
- Substantial post graduate work experience.
- Experience of working with a range of partner organisations and stakeholders, related to health research, including international.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of key and wider determinants of health; health inequities; partnership working; the sustainable development agenda.
- Knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and approaches.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
- Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload multi-task and deliver work to deadlines.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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