Public Involvement and Community Engagement Manager

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the new NIHR Research Support Service National Specialist Centre for Public Health as a Public Involvement and Community Engagement Manager.

Our vision is to develop the infrastructure, capacity and capability to support practitioners and researchers to carry out high-quality public health research, outside the NHS, to produce robust evidence to improve population health and reduce health and care inequalities.

This is a key role in this new National Specialist Centre for Public Health. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the Centre's Strategic lead for Public Involvement and Community Engagement and stakeholders across England. You will contribute to and work to realise the Centre's PICE and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategic aims and objectives and will be the Centre's first point of contact for PICE/EDI.

We are looking for candidates who have an extensive understanding, and experience of Public Involvement and Community Engagement and/or Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement; of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensuring that research is inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have a high level of decision making and problem-solving skills who have a "can do" approach which will inspire and enthuse others. Experience of public health research would be desirable but is not essential.

To apply, please upload a CV and letter of application which outlines how your skills, experiences and knowledge align with the job description below.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until 30th September 2028.

For more information and an informal discussion please contact Kay Howes, Chief Operating Officer, kay.howes@ncl.ac.uk.

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