Research Officer (Health Determinants Research Collaboration)

Are you passionate about using research to reduce health inequalities?

Tower Hamlets Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) is looking for a Research Officer to join our growing team. We work with residents, the local voluntary sector and universities, changing the way the council works by putting evidence at the heart of decision-making – and we need your help to do it.

This would be a fantastic role for someone who can combine technical skills with a compelling communication style. If you’re great at generating, finding, appraising and synthesising evidence, as well as drawing out its implications to engage and convince others we would love to hear from you.

This is a chance to be part of an innovative and high-profile programme in a new role where you can make a mark. You’ll be building a new knowledge and information service and helping to plan and deliver new research projects, as well as supporting the organisation and evaluation of a research programme. In this role, you will build your experience in research, public health, and partnership working in a supportive but ambitious team that really wants to make a difference.

Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.

Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.

We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

You can find out more about Health Determinants Research Collaborations and what we do at | NIHR Health determinants research collaborations | NIHR and on the Tower Hamlets Council website. Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact [email protected]

Please note that the role is initially fixed term to the end of September 2027 though it is likely to be extended.

Please note that interviews are to be held in the week of 28/9/26 and 5/10/26

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.