Senior International Evidence and Horizon Scanning Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the International Health Team in Public Health Wales, working as part of the Policy and International Health Directorate, a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being.

We are looking for a passionate Senior International Evidence Officer with proven research skills. You will have the ability to build strong relationships nationally and globally, apply innovative approaches, and bring additional income.

The post holder will assist in the delivery of the team's objectives. Using appropriate research skills and cross-disciplinary tools, you will collate public health information and perform literature reviews to provide up to date intelligence to support the work of the directorate, organisation and wider Wales.

Working for Public Health Wales offers great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.

Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, interdisciplinary, dynamic and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently, providing specialist expertise on a range of research, policy and practice areas, under the overall guidance of the Consultant in Public Health.

International Health Research

• Coordinate the development of international insights and horizon scanning reports.

• Translate public health priorities into answerable research questions, using specific research expertise.

• Undertake literature searches, horizon scanning, and evidence reviews

• Translate research findings for a range of audiences, including the public, and support dissemination to mobilise effective public health action in all sectors and internationally.

Management

• Manage and supervise a small team of research staff.

• Manage the delivery of research projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

• Develop plans for the delivery of complex research projects ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

• Supervise the work of fieldworkers and other ad hoc research staff or interns as required.

Training and communication

• Communicate complex information in formal and informal settings and to different audiences, including responding to challenge from experts in the field whose opinions on findings presented may differ.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

028-AC201-1026

Job locations

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 day per month from our Cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required, for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job responsibilities

As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 day per month from our Cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required, for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies and/or International Health at masters level or equivalent level of experience.
• Higher Degree with a strong research component.

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research applied to public health.
• Substantial post graduate work experience.
• Experience of working with a range of partner organisations and stakeholders, related to health research, including international.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of key and wider determinants of health; health inequities; partnership working; the sustainable development agenda.
• Knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and approaches.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload multi-task and deliver work to deadlines.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies and/or International Health at masters level or equivalent level of experience.
• Higher Degree with a strong research component.

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research applied to public health.
• Substantial post graduate work experience.
• Experience of working with a range of partner organisations and stakeholders, related to health research, including international.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of key and wider determinants of health; health inequities; partnership working; the sustainable development agenda.
• Knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and approaches.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload multi-task and deliver work to deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 day per month from our Cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required, for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies and/or International Health at masters level or equivalent level of experience.
• Higher Degree with a strong research component.

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research applied to public health.
• Substantial post graduate work experience.
• Experience of working with a range of partner organisations and stakeholders, related to health research, including international.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of key and wider determinants of health; health inequities; partnership working; the sustainable development agenda.
• Knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and approaches.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload multi-task and deliver work to deadlines.