Job Post: Research and Insight Officer

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Position: Research and Insight Officer

Closing Date: 4 February 2024 (11.59pm)
Interview Dates: 22 February 2024
Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach)
Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

The Role

Are you passionate about engaging in valuable research, shaping policies, and influencing the safe and effective practice of over 90,000 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Research and Insight Officer at the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and delivery of research and evaluation programs to enhance regulatory frameworks and healthcare services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver GPhC’s public consultations.
• Understand qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, possessing strong interpersonal, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Undertake analysis of large datasets, producing insightful reports and infographics to guide policy development.
• Support colleagues in research and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to the commissioning of reliable and robust research and evaluations, including tender specifications and proposals.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of pre-employment due diligence.
• Proven experience in research and evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Benefits when Joining our Team

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Choice between NHS pension scheme or Standard Life pension provider.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan, and more.

About the GPhC

The General Pharmaceutical Council is a respected regulatory body ensuring standards of care for people using pharmacy services in Great Britain. We have adopted a hybrid working approach post-Covid-19, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Applying for this Role

If you have the required experience and skills, please apply using our online jobs application portal via the ‘Apply’ button above. Ensure you complete the supporting statement section, explaining how you meet each role criterion. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

For more details, consult the job description document’s knowledge and skills section.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.