The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? • Information Page. The Department The Anthropology Department at Durham University has an outstanding international reputation for teaching and research. We are one of the largest and most diverse Anthropology Departments in the UK, with nearly 40 permanent academic staff working within and across social, evolutionary and health anthropology. Each year, we welcome over 130 undergraduate students and around 70 postgraduate students from around the world. We provide an intellectually inclusive environment, fostering the academic freedom and confidence to work at both the core and boundaries of anthropology in exciting and innovative ways. The assessment of our work in REF 2021 attests to research excellence across social anthropology, evolutionary anthropology and the anthropology of health. 45%25 of our research was rated as world-leading (4*), placing us in the top 5 Anthropology Departments in the UK and recognising our world-leading impact and research environment. Our department is especially renowned for its commitment to interdisciplinarity, both in terms of integrating the different subfields of anthropology and working collaboratively with other disciplines. The Anthropology Department is strongly involved in numerous transdisciplinary university Research Institutes and Centres, including the Institute for Advanced Study. Durham Energy Institute, Institute for Medical Humanities, Wolfson Institute, and Durham Global Security Institute. For more information, please visit our Department pages at: https://www.dur.ac.uk/departments/academic/anthropology Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre The Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre (DISC) is a research centre of the Department of Anthropology & Wolfson Research Institute for Health & Well-being. It is the home for a group of researchers examining various aspects of infant and child sleep and parenting behaviour. Our work with more than 10,000 parents and babies during the last 30+ years has substantially increased parents’ understanding of babies’ sleep, how best to care for babies during the night, and how best to keep them safe when asleep. DISC also runs the Baby Sleep Information Source (Basis) project which provides research-based information for parents and practitioners. The Role Applications are invited for a 0.6FTE Project Officer to support implementation and evaluation of the Sunderland & South Tyneside Eyes on the Baby SUDI Prevention Project, which builds upon a similar work conducted in conducted in County Durham and Northumberland. The project involves coaching and supporting public health staff to set up, deliver and evaluate a multi-agency programme for reducing Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) among vulnerable families across the two localities. Working with managers and frontline workers providing local authority services the post-holder will support the delivery of online training packages to the workforce, and support the core team in implementation and evaluation. The project is led by DISC Director Professor Helen Ball (Anthropology, Durham University)and the post-holder will work alongside the existing team at the Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake project management, support, evaluation and partner liaison activities under the supervision of Professor Ball. This post is 0.6 FTE and fixed term, based in the Dawson Building on Lower Mountjoy, with the opportunity for hybrid working. The project is time limited due to funding and will end September 20 27. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: You’ll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance. We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme. Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5- 16. Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community. You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions. Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/ Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or a Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience. 2. Experience and expertise in the development and delivery of research-based health interventions. 3. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of partners in local government and health sectors. 4. Experience of implementing project specific policies and procedures. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 5. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. 6. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including. 7. Committed to continuing professional development. 8. Ability to plan and organise involving the service. 9. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. 1 0. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information. Desirable Criteria Professional experience in delivering research outcomes in health and/or local government settings. Familiarity with SUDI prevention and sound understanding of multi-agency workforce SUDI prevention initiatives. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don’t forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: • A CV • A covering letter or statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification Contact details If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Professor Helen Ball would be happy to speak to you. Email infancy.sleep.centre@durham.ac.uk to request a chat. Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery Contribute to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University’s values. Ensure that the University’s procedures and values are always reflected in all aspects of the service provided and adapt ways of working where this is not evident. Provide specialist advice and make decisions to resolve problems relating to the services you are responsible. Use your experience and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues relevant to your role and make recommendations based on your findings. Manage, maintain and monitor designated equipment, facilities, and systems to ensure safety, security and compliance. Provide the best possible service to staff, students and others who you work with by reviewing and making suggestions to improve the service. Collect and record data and information accurately. Organise and analyse data and statistics to ensure it is accurate and provide reports to senior colleagues. Implement any changes or processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and information. Planning and Organising Plan and organise your workload to deliver the role. Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects, activities and events in accordance with agreed objectives. Supervise the work of staff and teams involved in delivering events, project work or core operational service. Seek feedback from staff, students and anyone else that you come across as part of your role to ensure that the service is updated to meet customer expectations. Manage budgets and expenditure including buying (and returning) goods and services, and provide related advice and guidance to other staff. Communication/Liaison Develop and improve services by taking part in meetings, working groups and committees. Create good working relationships, including internal and external networks which allow you to increase your knowledge and skills, while swapping information with peers. Build relationships with contractors and third-party suppliers to share good practice, exchange information and work together on joint initiatives. Any other reasonable duties. SECONDMENT The post is fixed term for a 1 year period and may be offered on an internal secondment basis subject to the agreement of the current line manager. If an internal member of staff is appointed to this role on a secondment basis, for pension purposes this will be processed in line with Step-Up arrangements. 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