Research Engagement & Community Involvement Coordinator

MND Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

UK Healthcare

GP access

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Benefit Hub discounts

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

The MND Association is seeking a Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator to support public and patient involvement across its research programme in Northampton. The role will help coordinate initiatives like the Community Research Advisory Network and EnCouRage, ensuring meaningful contributions from people affected by motor neurone disease.

You will liaise with researchers and the MND community, organise webinars and events, and promote accessible communications while maintaining

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

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital tools & platforms

Education

Graduate calibre or equivalent

Tools

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

The MND Association is seeking a Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator to support public and patient involvement across its research programme in Northampton. The role will help coordinate initiatives like the Community Research Advisory Network and EnCouRage, ensuring meaningful contributions from people affected by motor neurone disease.

You will liaise with researchers and the MND community, organise webinars and events, and promote accessible communications while maintaining