Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement Manager - Partnerships
The closing date is 15 June 2026
This is an exciting and varied role within a growing team working within health research in Greater Manchester.
Vocal www.wearevocal.org brings people and health research together for everyone's benefit. Vocal creates opportunities for people to find out about, and have a voice in, health research. By bringing together patients, carers, artists, researchers, scientists and others to share their views, expertise and lived experiences, we deliver creative, innovative, award-winning programmes that enhance health and research. Based in Greater Manchester, we work locally, nationally and internationally to make a real difference. We are a not-for-profit organisation, hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with The University of Manchester. We are part of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester (MBRC) and work closely with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration: Greater Manchester (ARC‑GM).
This role will lead Vocal's development and delivery of partnership working as part of delivering patient and public involvement and engagement in health research, working both strategically and at project level.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE: To lead Vocal's development and delivery of partnership working as part of Vocal's development, implementation and monitoring of its strategy and workplans.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Build and maintain strong and strategic partnerships with prospective and existing partners to Vocal's work.
* Lead on specific Vocal partnership initiatives and projects; including the GM Research Engagement Network in partnership with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration: Greater Manchester.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
Person Specification
* Degree plus further study to Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent combination of qualification and experience.
* Extensive experience of partnership working with range of relevant stakeholders.
* Experience of successful PPIE delivery/ or co-production /engagement activity.
* Significant experience of team working across various disciplines to achieve partnership outcomes.
* A demonstrable commitment to Inclusive Research and/or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
* Experience of effective project and budget management.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience of communications, including social networking platforms.
* Master's degree level or equivalent in a health, social care or relevant discipline.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-RES-8001800-RL4
Job locations
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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