Alcohol Policy UK

Jobs: Research Group Manager & Dry January PhD position at Sheffield

Dry January PhD Studentship

Applications are being invited for fully-funded PhD Studentship at the University of Sheffield, in partnership with Alcohol Change UK, to explore 'How do heavy drinkers make enduring changes to their drinking behaviour after taking part in “Dry January”?'. The aim of the PhD is to explore the psychological (e.g. behaviour change techniques, improved self-efficacy) and social (e.g. changes in social practices) mechanisms through which people may change their drinking behaviour after a period of temporary abstinence.

Applications should be sent by the 13 March 2020 deadline.

Research Group Manager (Sheffield Alcohol Research Group)

Jobs: PHE alcohol programme officer, York alcohol industry research programme

Public Health England (PHE) are recruiting a programme officer to 'provide project management support with a focus on preventing alcohol harm'. The job description sates the overall aim 'will be the development of work to implement national programmes, influence policy direction and to undertake specific project planning'. The post will be based at Wellington House, London. See full details of the post here. Deadline for applications is 28/08/2019.

The University of York Alcohol industry, Policy and Science (TRAPS) research programme is recruiting to two post-doctoral positions. The programme aims to develop our understanding of how alcohol industry actors influence science, the science/policy interface, and policy making, and to examine the implications for public policies. Further details here. Apply by 05/09/2019

Jobs: five Alcohol Change UK positions

Alcohol Change UK, the charity formed last year as a merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK, is advertising a number of positions within the organisation including:

• Consultancy and Training Coordinator
• Director of Research and Policy
• Finance Manager
• Fundraising and Engagement Officer
• Head of Fundraising and Engagement

Full details of the positions can be found here.

Alcohol Change UK states it exists to end the harm from alcohol and to help people across the UK to develop a positive relationship with alcohol through:

Alcohol Research UK & Alcohol Concern seek trustees & Dry January evaluation

The organisation formed as a merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK is seeking ​up to six new trustees from a variety of backgrounds to join its board.

The two charities announced the merger in 2017, inevitably sparking some debate within the alcohol field. The background information for the trustee positions states:

'Currently, all the existing activity of the previously separate organisations is continuing and both the Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern brands have been retained. We have confirmed our new strategic framework, have selected a new name and have approved our new brand. In mid-November our new website will launch and we will go public with the name, brand and strategy'.

Jobs & roles: Alcohol Health Alliance policy role (closing soon!), Club Soda events & more

Selected alcohol policy and related roles of note:

Alcohol Health Alliance: Policy and Advocacy Manager (closes 23rd Feb!)

The Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA) is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Manager. Based in the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) offices in Westminster and reporting to the IAS Head of Policy, the role will undertake campaigning and policy activities for the AHA to support their campaigning objectives around alcohol harm reduction. The role will be responsible for enquiries, briefings and  identify opportunities to influence policy development and legislation, promoting the recommendations from the AHA’s alcohol strategy Health First. Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 23rd February 2018. More information is here.

Club Soda Mindful Drinking Festivals

Events, Jobs & more: UKCTAS course returns, DrinkWise NW seminars, Alcohol Research UK jobs, liver disease & alcohol risk surveys

Events

UKCTAS Alcohol Policy and Practice CPD course returns

The second Alcohol Policy and Practice CPD course, run by UKCTAS, the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, will take place in Sheffield from 1st - 4th September 2015. The module is aimed at professionals working in a range of organisations who are interested in alcohol policy and practise.

It follows the success of the first Alcohol CPD course at the University of Stirling in 2014. This years course is being held at the University of Sheffield and is taught by leading academics and practitioners from various UKCTAS institutions and includes a balance of lectures, discussion groups and debates. See the website for costs and more details.

DrinkWise North West Seminar Series

The Drink Wise Seminar Series of events is free to leads in the North West, the first seminar will be taking place on 30^th June in Manchester and will be focused on protecting young people from alcohol marketing. See full list of seminars heren [pdf].

Also..

Alcohol Concern Wales are holding a conference on alcohol and pregnancy on 21 September in Cardiff. See here for the conference agenda or register here at a £60+VAT early bird rate.

The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA) and Alcohol Focus Scotland are to co-host the next Global Alcohol Policy Conference which will be held in Edinburgh from 7-9 October 2015.

The Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Symposium 2015 takes place 5–6 November 2015 in York. Topics will include recent findings from research funded by Alcohol Research UK, recovery and Science and politics – synergy or conflict?

Jobs

Alcohol Research UK UK Jobs, studentships and CPD support

Alcohol Research UK are recruiting two new posts:

• Director of Fund Development

The Director of Fund Development will be responsible for preparing and then delivering strategies for generating new sources of income to fund more research.

• Marketing and Communications Officer

The Marketing and Communications Officer’s role will be to ensure that we properly and fully communicate our work to all of our stakeholders.

Alcohol Research UK are also offering support through studentships and Continuing Professional Development.

Also...

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease survey

A survey on alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) has been released by the Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Priority Setting Partnership, and gives patients, carers, clinicians and family members affected by ARLD an opportunity to have their say and influence future work. The survey is available at www.psp.nihr.ac.uk/alcohol-related-liver-disease/survey

Consumer survey on communication of alcohol associated risks

A European survey is seeking more UK responses to help map consumers’ opinions on communication of alcohol associated risks. Led by the European Union Joint Action on Reducing Alcohol Related Harm, the survey wants to learn more about the mixed messages the public receive on alcohol consumption and risk. UK responses sought here.

Jobs & events: IAS policy analyst, IBA role, New Directions 2015 approaches & more

IAS Policy Analyst role

The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is looking to recruit a Policy Analyst to join their small team in Central London. The purpose of the role is to support IAS work in promoting public policies to reduce alcohol harm by ensuring information provided to external audiences includes up to date, accurate evidence on financial impact and cost-effectiveness.

• Salary: £34,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Alliance House, 12 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QS
• For more information email Kellie Donaldson ([email protected]).
• Click here to download the full job description
• Deadline for applications is 1 June 2015.

HAGA Brief Interventions Team Leader

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) are seeking a position to lead HAGA’s alcohol awareness campaigns, events, project and training across Haringey, Islington and other areas. 

• Salary: NJC SP 29 (£27,304)
• Location: Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 177 Park Lane, London, N17 0HJ
• See the Application Form and Job supporting document
• Closing date 19th May 2015

New Directions 2015: Addicted to Recovery?

The New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group (NDSAG) 39th Annual Conference 2015 takes place in London this month on 21st and 22nd of May - see here for the conference programme [pdf].

The event explores the key theme of 'Addicted to Recovery?', looking at addiction concepts, 'brain science', pharmacology and other issues crucial to the treatment field. The second day focuses on a range of other issues including gambling, the changing policy and commissioning landscape, lessons from the field and more. A range of leading high profile speakers include Professor Keith Humphreys, former adviser to the Obama administration, Professor Marc Lewis and many more.

A number of registration options are available starting £250 for full conference attendance - see here for the booking form [doc] or New Directions website for more details.

Later this year...

Drinking for two? Alcohol and pregnancy

On 21 September in Cardiff Alcohol Concern Wales are holding a conference on alcohol and pregnancy. See here for the conference agenda or register here at a £60+VAT early bird rate.

Global Alcohol Policy Conference 2015 

The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA) and Alcohol Focus Scotland are to co-host the next Global Alcohol Policy Conference which will be held in Edinburgh from 7-9 October 2015.

Events, Jobs, Courses and Studentships

Events & courses

The forthcoming New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group 2014 conference takes place next month in Dundee, Scotland from 23rd April to 26th April. See here for the full conference programme. The event explores Scottish alcohol policy, minimum unit pricing and Scottish-based ABI (alcohol brief intervention) research, and more.. booking form here or see the website for more details.

An Alcohol Policy in Practice CPD course run by UKCTAS, the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies will take place in Edinburgh from 22nd to 25th September 2014. The course covers key issues for alcohol policy and practice led by some of the leading academics and policy-makers. Further info here including the flyer or programme.

An event exploring 'sales to drunken persons' will be hosted by the Alcohol Academy & Alcohol Research UK on the 16th June in London. Roles with a direct interest or knowledge of the issue can register interest.

Jobs

Alcohol Concern are seeking two positions: a press and digital media officer and a part time administrator. Applications by the 9th April.

Practitioner and other related jobs can be found on the DDN jobs page or here.

Studentships and other academic opportunities

Two fully funded PhD studentships are available with deadlines of 30th March:

• PhD studentship at Northumbria University (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) looking at the role of social status and social satisfaction in university student is being offered. Details here.
• PhD studentship at Salford University, UK, looking at the workplace as a setting for testing the effectiveness of alcohol interventions. Details here.

Applications are invited for a one-day symposium for PhD students researching substance misuse, taking place on Monday 21st July 2014 - details here. It is being organised by Oxford Brookes University and the National Addiction Centre, King’s College London.

A free lunchtime seminar on Minimum Pricing by Dr Tim Stockwell takes place at the University of Stirling, Scotland on 12.30pm, Thursday 20th March 2014

Jobs & events: IAS seeking Senior Research & Policy Officer

The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is recruiting for the position of Senior Research & Policy Officer.

The role's responsibilities will include drafting and disseminating policy documents and the collection and analysis of evidence for alcohol policies. Deadline for applications is 09:00am Monday 17 March. Full role description and application details here [pdf].

Other alcohol jobs can be found on this Guardian jobs page or via DDN jobs. 

Events

Alcohol Research UK's next annual conference ‘Alcohol Through the Life Course’, takes place on Tuesday, 18th March 2014 in London - see full programme here.

The full conference programme is now available for the forthcoming New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group 2014 conference which will take place in Dundee, Scotland from 23rd April to 26th April.

The event includes symposiums on the implications of independence for Scottish alcohol policy, minumum unit pricing and Scottish-based ABI (alcohol brief intervention) research, and more.. Download booking form here or see the wesbite for more details.

Latest alcohol studentships, jobs & events

Studentships

Alcohol Research UK has announced co-funding for three PhD studentships. Applications are invited from recent graduates, final year undergraduates and/or those with relevant professional experience.

• Alcohol licensing: the role of stakeholders in local decision making  3 Year phd Studentship, Middlesex University (Drug and Alcohol Research Centre)

• The experiences and recovery needs of alcohol dependent patients following detoxification programmes (post detox): an exploratory qualitative study  4 Year phd Studentship, Southampton University (Faculty of Health Sciences)

• Group regulation of alcohol consumption behaviours 3 Year phd Studentship, Edge Hill University (Psychology Department)

Research position at the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group

The University of Sheffield is looking to recruit a Senior Researcher (Associate Professor pay scale) to contribute to the strategic development of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group in ScHARR, one of the largest alcohol research groups in the UK. The role involves leading high quality collaborative and interdisciplinary research programmes within the UK and internationally, and expanding our research agenda with your own ideas, including writing applications for funding.

A job specification is available on http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/. The closing date will be the 17th February with interviews in mid-March.

Service delivery and practitioner jobs can be found on the DDN jobs page.

University of Bath: The role of social media and new technologies

Applications are invited for a full-time University studentship to work in the Department of Psychology as part of the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS), commencing in September 2014. The studentship 'Young people’s alcohol consumption: The role of social media and new technologies' is part of the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS) - more download fulll information here.

Events

A first call for papers has been made for the forthcoming New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group 2014 conference which will take place in Dundee, Scotland from 23rd April to 26th April. Details of the annual Ron McKechnie prize offering a full bursary for free attendance are also now available here. See the New Directions 2014 Conference conference flyer (pdf) or wesbite for more details.

Places are available for Alcohol Research UK's next annual conference ‘Alcohol Through the Life Course’, to be held on Tuesday, 18th March 2014 in London - see full programme here.