Who we are
We’re an independent health think tank, whose guiding principle is that prevention is better than cure.
We research the root causes of preventable illness, both physical and mental; research ‘what works’ in other countries; and share our findings, to influence policy and practice.
The role
As a Trustee you’ll ensure we continue to operate within our charitable health remit, support and provide advice on our work, and attend (virtual) Board meetings.
As a part time Research Lead you’ll use your experience of research projects to lead a small team of volunteer researchers, usually aiming to holistically review published research to identify:
- The root causes of a potentially preventable health issue.
- Which approaches internationally are most effective in reducing the health risks..
- How these approaches could be adopted or adapted in the UK, including any existing policy or practice which could be built on and which key stakeholders need to be engaged.
- Any potential for associated primary research with university partners.
Do you share our belief that prevention is better than cure and that health in the UK should be more than a postcode lottery. If so we’d like to hear from you if you can also:
- Exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Bring energy, expertise and commitment to the role of Trustee, and potentially broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
- Commit to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
For the Research Lead role we’re looking for you to bring:
- A postgraduate health-related qualification
- At least 3 years’ professional experience of leading, coordinating or project managing health-related research teams in the UK
- Health-related publications
- A commitment to evidence-based research
- Good organisational skills and the ability to lead and motivate graduate researchers with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Experience of securing research funding or working in a think tank or a health policy role would be an added recommendation.
