Community Partnership Coordinator

University of Exeter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a part-time Community Partnership Coordinator to support the NIHR ACORN II clinical trial on perinatal mental health. The role is 0.3FTE and fixed term, starting 1 September 2026, covering maternity leave. Salary starts from £30,878 pro rata, with DBS check required.

Based in Manchester, applicants may consider part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. You will work with the research team and local partners to create pathways of support for women

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support NIHR ACORN II clinical trial delivery across stages of research.
• Provide holistic support to trial participants and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with local services and community groups to develop perinatal mental health pathways.

Job description

Community Partnership Coordinator

This part-time (0.3FTE) post is available from 1st September 2026 until 03/03/2027 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

About The Role

The starting salary will be from £30,878 pro rata on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by NIHR ACORN II until 03/03/2027.

This role is based in Manchester.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Connector to join our busy research delivery team to ensure the smooth running of NIHR funded and Devon Partnership NHS Trust sponsored ACORN II clinical trial. This trial is testing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group-based mental health treatment among women who experience anxiety during pregnancy. The community connector will be working closely with the research team and will be providing holistic support to trial participants across different stages of the research process. The post holder will work collaboratively and in partnership with the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and local Services and Community Groups to create perinatal mental health pathways of support for women.

About You

The attached job description outlines the experience, skills and knowledge required to carry out the tasks relevant to this role. Please ensure that you use examples to demonstrate that you meet each individual criteria from this within the application form.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Antoinette Davey, [e-mail]

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