Academic Lead and Strategic Champion for the HDR UK Black Internship Programme
Health Data Research UK
Employment Type
Part time
Secondment
Location
Remote ·
England, UK
up to 2 days per week for 2 years
Team
Capacity Building
Seniority
Senior
- Closing: 5:30pm, 20th Nov 2026 GMT
Perks and benefits
Flexible working hours
Work from home option
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Team social events
Flexible working hours
Work from home option
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Team social events
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is seeking an influential, values-driven academic to serve as senior academic figurehead and strategic champion for its Black Internship Programme (BIP), a national initiative widening participation and creating meaningful career pathways for Black talent in health data research.
Working with HDR UK’s Talent and Training team, interns, alumni, hosts and partners, the Academic Lead will provide intellectual leadership and external advocacy; influence sector practice; and build the partnerships, funding and progression routes needed to grow the programme’s reach, sustainability and impact.
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