Science Officer - London, United Kingdom - Karen HRM Ltd

Karen HRM Ltd
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Science Officer


Action Duchenne was established in 2001 as the first national charity dedicated to supporting young people, adults and their families living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

87p in every £1 we raise is invested in charitable activities; research, educational and support programmes, and life-changing campaigns.

We are looking to appoint a Science Officer, to make a real contribution to the lives of those living with Duchenne.


Job Title:
Science Officer (Maternity cover)


Reports to:
National Director


Type:
Fixed Term Contract - maternity cover

Working week: 21hrs, - 4 days/ week, days to be agreed


Salary:
£36 - £40k per annum, pro rata


Location:
Flexible Home/Office split

Line Management: - Science Communications Coordinator

Young people and adults living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face many challenges in their foreshortened lives. Our support is vital to thousands of young people, adults and families living with Duchenne.

We developed our progamme in response to their needs and since 2017 we have been developing a sustainable, long-term funding model for this work.


This is a great opportunity for you to make a significant contribution, whilst covering the maternity leave for our current Science Officer, within our small yet vital patient organisation.


About the role
This is a great opportunity for you to make a significant contribution within our small yet vital patient organisation.

Supported by a Science Communications Coordinator, the Science Officer (Maternity cover) will work directly with our Duchenne young people, adults, and their families on our science related projects.


A part of the role will also be collaborating across our teams, such as our Communications team, to translate complex research and evaluation findings into easily accessible language and briefings aimed at internal and external stakeholders.


Key deliverables will also be:
- conducting literature reviews and/or desk-based research on topics related to the diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy for a variety of purposes, e.g. initial scoping for research tenders.
- conduct ad-hoc qualitative and participatory research projects with Duchenne young people and adults.
- supporting the creation and collation of research and evidence that has a transformative effect, building close working relationships with Duchenne clinics and clinicians across the UK to understand what support they already offer and what support is needed.
- sharing updates and findings of research projects internally and externally, through internal communications channels and external events.
- translating research outputs into accessible, user-friendly content for internal and external.
- assisting in writing bids for continued funding of the project and reporting to funders and other project stakeholders.


The Science Officer (Maternity cover) will have a strong commitment to Action Duchenne's aims and objectives and a drive to deliver tangible outcomes.

You will be a self-starter with a hands-on, operations-focused approach.

As Science Officer you will work in a collaborative and flexible manner with our team of staff, volunteers, committees, and trustees.


Essential criteria
- a demonstrable track record in supporting successful research projects from design to dissemination.

  • Experience of conducting qualitative and or participatory research.
  • Experience in effectively communicating research findings and producing userfriendly content for different audiences
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Has empathy and can communicate well with audiences of all levels
  • Good organisational and time management skills, ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel across the UK (including remote sites)
  • An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and the ability to promote this in the daytoday work of the post.

Desired criteria

  • PhD in relevant discipline
  • Experience of working in the context of the Duchenne care considerations, psychosocial management.

How to apply

Application deadline: 5th May 2023.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a face to face first interview via video, googlemeets. With 2nd interviews, via googlemeets, with the National Director and a Trustee. Final interview will be face to face in London with the National Director.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would succeed in, please get in touch

Karen HRM Ltd is recruiting this role on behalf of Action Duchenne

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