Senior Public Involvement Adviser

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health organization in Manchester seeks a Senior Public Involvement Advisor to engage communities in developing health guidelines. The role involves leading a team and representing the organization. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in managing projects in healthcare settings. This permanent position offers flexible working options and a competitive salary between £55,690 to £62,682 per annum.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible Working Options

Exclusive Discounts

27 days annual leave

Inclusive Staff Networks

Tailored Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven operational involvement in complex projects.
• Experience in healthcare settings, working with various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Engage and involve communities in NICE guidelines.
• Represent NICE at internal and external levels.
• Manage and lead a team of public involvement advisers.

Skills

Integrity

Trust generation

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate

Job description

Overview

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) exists to help improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care in England. We produce guidance and information on effective practice to support better decisions and prioritise investment across health and care. We are looking for a passionate and committed public involvement and engagement specialist to join the People and Communities team to ensure the voices of people with lived experience, their carers, families, and voluntary and community sector organisations inform NICE recommendations.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; refer to the Direct Gov website for eligibility information.

Main duties

The Senior Public Involvement Advisor will join a passionate, experienced team and lead a portfolio of activities to engage and involve people and communities in the development of NICE guidelines, medicines appraisals and healthtech evaluations. They will be part of the People and Communities leadership team, deputise for the head of public involvement and engagement, and represent the team and NICE at internal, national and international levels with credibility and expertise. The role requires building strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, including voluntary and community sector organisations and networks, and other experts in involving and engaging people and communities. The Senior Public Involvement Advisor will provide oversight and management of involvement across a portfolio of topics and activities, manage and lead a team of public involvement advisers, and provide expert advice on involvement methodologies and best practice. They will contribute to the three-year strategy for involving and engaging people and communities at NICE and support NICE’s broader transformational aims and strategy.

About us

The People and Communities team advises on opportunities for involving people who use health and care services, their families, carers, communities and the public across NICE work programmes. We work with people, communities and voluntary and community sector stakeholders to ensure lived experience informs NICE guidance, standards and advice.

Benefits

• Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
• Flexible Working - Options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
• Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more through Blue Light Card.
• Time to Recharge - 27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Inclusive Staff Networks - Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more.
• Tailored Development - Personalised learning and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 907-794

Job locations: 3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Master's degree or Doctorate (or equivalent qualification), or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development, ideally in health or social science research and/or health policy work.

Experience (Essential):

• Proven operational involvement in the management of complex projects involving professionals and people with lived experience working together.
• Experience of working with a range of individuals and organisations, including voluntary and community sector organisations, ideally in a healthcare setting.

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience of working directly with people and communities most affected by health inequalities.

Knowledge (Essential):

• Highly developed knowledge of UK healthcare policy, including involvement and engagement policies, principles, methods and practice, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• Knowledge of health inequalities and approaches for engaging with marginalised communities, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Skills (Essential):

• High degree of integrity and personal credibility, with the ability to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels within and outside the organisation.

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer: NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address: 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN

Website: nice.org.uk