Research Engagement Advocate for Patient Involvement

MND Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (33 after 5 years)

UK Healthcare access

24/7 GP access

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount Hub

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

MND Association is seeking a Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator to support public and patient involvement across our research programme. You will coordinate webinars, events and workshops, connect researchers with the MND community, and help run surveys and focus groups.

You will also provide admin support, co-create engagement resources with people affected by MND, and ensure data protection compliance across activities. Hybrid role with one day per week in Northampton.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre or equivalent in biological sciences, public engagement or communications.
• Experience supporting public engagement or involvement activities.
• Experience working with diverse communities or in people-focused roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence using a range of digital tools, systems and online platforms.
• Knowledge of public and patient involvement and engagement practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate webinars, workshops, events, podcasts and other engagement activities that connect researchers and the MND community.
• Support the delivery of public and patient involvement and engagement activities across the research programme.
• Help coordinate research participation opportunities through the Take Part in Research webpage.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, communications and documentation.
• Co-produce engagement resources with people affected by MND.
• Support focus groups, surveys and other activities that gather community perspectives.
• Work with colleagues across teams to promote consistent and accessible communications.
• Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and reports, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.

Skills

Public engagement

Event coordination

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Digital tools & platforms

Data protection awareness

Collaboration

Education

Graduate calibre or equivalent in biological sciences/public engagement/communications

Job description

MND Association is seeking a Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator to support public and patient involvement across our research programme. You will coordinate webinars, events and workshops, connect researchers with the MND community, and help run surveys and focus groups.

You will also provide admin support, co-create engagement resources with people affected by MND, and ensure data protection compliance across activities. Hybrid role with one day per week in Northampton.