HDRC Research Practitioner - CMB

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:
Carlisle, Whitehaven or Workington

Contract:
Temporary (24-months)

Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

We have two exciting opportunities to join Cumberland Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), a £5 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded programme focused on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for our communities.

HDRC Research Practitioner (Internal)

• Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:
Carlisle, Whitehaven or Workington

Contract:
Temporary (24-months)

We have two exciting opportunities to join Cumberland Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), a £5 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded programme focused on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for our communities.

You will help develop and embed a strong research and evidence‑based culture across the Council, supporting colleagues to become more confident in using research to inform decision‑making and service delivery. Working closely with academic partners, the NHS, voluntary sector organisations and local communities, you will contribute to building research capacity, developing new knowledge and evaluating what works to improve health and wellbeing.

These are exciting opportunities to get involved in research within the Council, working alongside academic partners and stakeholders to help answer important questions about the factors that influence health and wellbeing in Cumberland, helping to shape better outcomes for residents and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with research experience, strong partnership‑building skills, and a passion for using evidence to drive positive change in local communities.

These roles are available on a temporary basis.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Mike Siddall by email at

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

• Closing date: 11/11/2026
• Interview date:23/11/2026 (to be confirmed)

• Post Specification