Community Partnerships Manager

University Of Leeds (Medicine); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Leeds is seeking a candidate to lead efforts in increasing public participation and diversity in health research. The role involves engaging community organizations and managing programs to improve inclusion in research. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including generous holidays and a robust pension scheme. Apply now to make a significant impact in health and care research.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme with 14.5% contribution

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging communities affected by health inequalities.
• Ability to manage programs focused on inclusion and accessibility.
• Strong collaboration skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program to increase public research participation and diversity.
• Engage with community organizations to enhance research awareness.
• Design and coordinate workshops and public events.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Are you able to effectively lead a programme of activities designed to increase inclusion, accessibility and diversity of the public in research participation? Do you have experience in engaging people and communities affected by health inequalities?

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for leading a programme of activities designed to increase inclusion, accessibility and diversity of the public in research participation.
• This will involve supporting, managing and leading programmes of work together with the public and our partners across the research system.
• You will engage with community-based organisations and under-served community groups, with an aim to increase awareness and participation in health and care research studies.
• Working closely with colleagues from across the RDN and RRDNs, you will manage and co-design programmes of activity focused on community engagement, research inclusion and improving accessibility and participation in research for under-served communities.
• The role will include the design, coordination and facilitation of both national and regional workshops, public events, co-production of resources and the provision of RDN-wide community engagement and public engagement training.

Collaboration and Delivery

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the RDNCC and, as required, across the RDN and the University of Leeds, and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. You will support the operational delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as mutually supporting colleagues through the period of transformation and beyond.

Location and Working Arrangements

This role will be based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.

Commitments and Requirements

Please note: this role may involve occasional evening and weekend work and travel across England.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to give consent for the University to check their criminal record status and all applicants must declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Visa and Salary

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

How to apply and contact

If you are looking for a role that will be an exciting opportunity to work with a national network of research engagement and inclusion professionals, to play a key role in reaching people and communities under-served by research, and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Gwyn Cracknell, Senior Public Engagement Manager

Email: [e-mail]