Job number
MED05426
Faculties
Faculty of Medicine
Departments
School of Public Health
Salary or Salary range
£46,614 - £56,345 per annum
Location/campus
White City Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
13 Oct 2025
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced public involvement professionals to ensure the public voice is at the forefront of Imperial Biomedical Research Centre's (BRC) health research. In addition, you will be passionate about public involvement in research and engaging with underrepresented communities.
What you would be doing
Two positions are currently available to undertake the following, but not restricted to:
* Provide public involvement advice, support and training to researchers funded by the NIHR Imperial BRC to ensure they are carrying out high quality, meaningful PPIEP activities.
* Co-facilitate PPIEP activities with researchers funded by the NIHR Imperial BRC where appropriate/as required (these may be on weekends and after hours)
* Establish and maintain trusted reciprocal relationships with community leaders and groups (in particular those who are underrepresented in research and under-served) across the following NWL boroughs Brent, Ealing, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Westminster in order to involve and engage (and promote participation of) community members in Imperial BRC research
You will contribute to the implementation of the Imperial BRC's Patient Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) strategy (2022 to 2027) which includes broadening the diversity of public contributors involved in the BRC's public involvement, engagement and participation in research activities. This includes promoting and facilitating the inclusion of under-represented and underserved groups in research.
You will work with a multidisciplinary team of colleagues within the Patient Experience Research Centre and across Imperial College and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
What we are looking for
You will need a Master's degree or equivalent of working in public involvement in research and engaging with members of the public/communities from diverse backgrounds and understanding of their dynamics, needs and challenges.
What we can offer you
* Work at the forefront of public involvement
* Grow your career with access to training for staff
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
* 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 role is full time, fixed term for 12 months in the first instance. A request for part-time work will be considered with details discussed at interview.
The post-holder will be accountable to Maria Piggin (Partnerships and Training Manager, Patient Experience Research Centre)
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Maria Piggin )
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About Imperial
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Our Culture
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