Research Inclusion Advisor

Imperial Enterprise; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for a part-time Research Inclusion Advisor role. You will help implement the RSS Hub's inclusion strategy and contribute to national reporting while engaging with researchers, clinicians, and academics to embed inclusive research practices.

The role involves participating in national group meetings, cross-network collaboration, and producing annual Inclusion activity reports.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering Research Inclusion within applied health or social care research.
• Understanding NIHR funding landscape and inclusion requirements across different funding streams.
• Ability to provide advisory support to researchers and promote inclusive research practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementing and refining the RSS Hub's Research Inclusion Strategy.
• Support the implementation and reporting of the national RSS Research Inclusion Strategy.
• Participate in national RSS Research Inclusion Group meetings.
• Collaborate across the RSS Network to achieve shared strategic objectives.
• Ensure Inclusion advice is reflected in the Hub’s databases and reporting metrics.

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring health and social care research is designed to be as inclusive as possible and want to further your career as a Research Inclusion Advisor? As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to strategy across the RSS Imperial and Partners Hub. The role combines contributing to the strategic direction of our Hub with direct advisory support to innovators, clinicians, health and social care professionals, and academics on incorporating meaningful research inclusion in research design, funding applications, and project implementation.

What you would be doing

As the Research Inclusion Advisor, you will be responsible for contributing to the implementation and refinement of the RSS Hub's Research Inclusion Strategy, which reflects NIHR's Research Inclusion Strategy. You will support the implementation and reporting of the national RSS Research Inclusion Strategy and contribute to the development of Hub and national RSS Annual Reports. You will be an active participator in the national RSS Research Inclusion Group meetings and collaborate across the RSS Network to achieve shared strategic objectives.

What we are looking for

You will have a strong track record in delivering Research Inclusion within the context of applied health or social care research, including supporting researchers in embedding inclusive approaches. You will understand the NIHR funding landscape and inclusion requirements across different funding streams.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing advice to clients about how to meet NIHR (and/or other funder) research inclusion requirements, and promoting inclusive research practices.
• Developing, identifying and sharing up-to-date guidance around inclusive research and methods.
• Highlighting development needs for the Hub around Inclusion and inclusive practice.
• Providing annual reports of Inclusion activities.
• Ensuring that Inclusion advice is reflected in the Hub’s databases and reporting metrics.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing partnership that unites the expertise of four leading London Universities with an outstanding record in designing and delivering research.
• A supportive environment to develop in your role and contribute to our joint mission to make research more inclusive and meet the needs of the whole population.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a part-time role (0.4 FTE/14 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until September 2028 in the first instance.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Gareth O’Brien – [e-mail].

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