Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
We still do not fully understand why many babies die, or what more can be done to prevent deaths. For as many as one in four babies the cause of death is still not known. Sands is committed to supporting research so that we can save babies lives by improving maternity and neonatal care, understand why babies die and provide better bereavement care and support.
This newly-created and exciting role is responsible for supporting a diverse range of bereaved parents to inform and shape research projects and agendas, and to share their views in order to deliver change and inform practice improvement in maternity and neonatal care. The post-holder will support the development and management of the Sands Insights Network which aims to provide bereaved parents the opportunity to shape and inform Sands research, training and policy work.
A highly-motivated research professional, you will have a very good understanding of research methods and the relationship between research, policy and practice.
With excellent communication and networking skills, you will be able to work effectively with multiple audiences and stakeholders whilst working in a collaborative and inclusive way.
You will have experience of co-ordinating diverse and complex research project groups, and be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with researchers and research organisations.
Additionally, experience of creating and updating high quality written tools and resources to meet the changing needs of stakeholders is essential as well as an excellent understanding of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
To apply:
Please submit your CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification to recruitment@sands.org.uk.
Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
Closing date for applications : 25th September 2022
Interviews: w/c 10th October 2022
Interviews will be held online via Zoom.
As we have limited staff resources we are unable to provide candidates with feedback about their applications. Interviews will be held online.
