Engagement and Place Co-ordinator

Company description:

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.

Job description:

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Engagement Coordinator to support and enhance engagement activity across the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS). This key role will help deliver the University's Engagement and Place Strategy, ensuring that our research and education connect meaningfully with patients, the public, and our regional and national partners.

You will work closely with the Faculty Director of Engagement and Place, the VOICE team, the Newcastle Health Research Partnership, and colleagues across the University — including leads for Engagement and members of the Faculty and Student Recruitment, Marketing and Communications team — to co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate engagement activity.

You will play a vital role in supporting the development of patient and public involvement (PPI) practice across the Faculty, helping to strengthen collaboration between researchers, students, and the wider community.

To co-ordinate engagement activity for the Faculty of Medical Sciences, in support of the University's Engagement and Place Strategy and develop patient and public involvement practice across the Faculty. Working closely with the Faculty Director of Engagement and Place, VOICE team, Newcastle Health Research Partnership, University leads for Engagement and other members of the FMS Student Recruitment, Marketing and Communications team to ensure that the Faculty delivers engagement plans within deadlines and to agreed standards.

This is a full time, fixed term position available for the duration of 12 months.

For all informal enquiries please contact: felicity.hunter@newcastle.ac.uk

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