Job summary
The NIHR (National Institute of Health and Care Research) Yorkshire and Humber Regional Research Delivery Network is looking for a passionate and strategic leader to drive public engagement and inclusion in research.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact working with our diverse communities, health and social care partners and national stakeholders to ensure research is accessible, inclusive and meaningful for everyone.
You will have excellent communication, facilitation and engagement skills and have experience of working in community engagement and with underserved groups. You will build trusted relationships, spot opportunities to do things differently and help colleagues navigate new ways of working. You'll bring curiosity, empathy and confidence when working with a wide range of groups and you will enjoy the challenge of influencing across different settings.
This role is a part time position (0.6 WTE, 22.5 hrs per week). We offer a hybrid, flexible working policy with offices in Leeds and Sheffield.
Expected Shortlisting Date
09/03/2026
Planned Interview Date
17/03/2026
Main duties of the job
The Regional Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager will act as a strategic lead for engagement and inclusion across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
In this role, you will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including community groups, ICBs and NIHR partners, to ensure a coordinated approach to public engagement and research inclusion across health, care and community settings. Your main duties will include:
Leading initiatives that amplify public voices and embed inclusion in research delivery
Build strong partnerships with communities, researchers and health systems
Contribute to national and regional strategies that shape the future of health and care research
About us
The NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), to enable the health and care system to attract, optimise and deliver research across England. We do this as part of NIHRs overall mission to improve the health and the wealth of the nation through research.
The RDN supports the countrys world-class research system to deliver high-quality research that enables the best care for our population.
We cover the whole of England and consist of 12 Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs) and a Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), working together as one.
Yorkshire and Humber RRDN is hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MDI-180
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across the region, supporting inclusive approaches and increasing participation from under-served groups
Coordinating regional initiatives, facilitate meetings and workshops, and contribute to national programmes such as Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research
Contribute to NHS England (DHSC) led community engagement initiatives across the Yorkshire and Humber region to increase participation in research
Collecting, analysing and reporting qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement
Providing strategic advice on engagement and inclusion, support public partners, and help embed consistent, high-quality practice across the region
Using excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills to navigate complex issues, manage sensitive conversations and promote collaboration
Championing the voice of communities to ensure health and care research reflects local needs
Please see the job description attached for more detail about the main duties of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across the region, supporting inclusive approaches and increasing participation from under-served groups
Coordinating regional initiatives, facilitate meetings and workshops, and contribute to national programmes such as Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research
Contribute to NHS England (DHSC) led community engagement initiatives across the Yorkshire and Humber region to increase participation in research
Collecting, analysing and reporting qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement
Providing strategic advice on engagement and inclusion, support public partners, and help embed consistent, high-quality practice across the region
Using excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills to navigate complex issues, manage sensitive conversations and promote collaboration
Championing the voice of communities to ensure health and care research reflects local needs
Please see the job description attached for more detail about the main duties of this role.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to coordinate, collect and analyse a range of qualitative and quantitative data, identifying areas of concern, production of reports and solution-based recommendations
* A proven ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across health and social care settings, community based organisations and VSCOs
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Lives by values which include openness, collaboration, responsiveness, inclusion, personal integrity and creating positive cultures where these values thrive
* Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to influence others
* Ability to support an effective network of relationships with people across organisations with diverse roles and perspectives
* Self-awareness with regard to emotional intelligence, biases and sensitivities and a commitment to continuous improvement and self development
* Ability to act as a champion for people, communities and participants, ensuring that their voice has a meaningful and tangible impact on RDN activities
* Calm, resilient and adopting a professional manner whilst working across complex boundaries and issues
* Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do with attention to detail
* Confidence in communication with a variety of stakeholders and audiences at different levels with the ability to manage difficult conversations and de-escalation of potential conflicts where necessary
Qualifications
Essential
* Post graduate diploma or equivalent specialist experience in disciplines relevant to post
* Project management qualification or demonstrable experience of managing projects at the regional level
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing the UK Standards for Public Involvement in projects and familiarisation with key principles and the value of public involvement in health care
* In depth understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and challenges related to equality, diversity and inclusion across the health and care research landscape.
* Experience of managing and delivering patient and public led engagement opportunities at a local and national level (including local events, online workshops and consultations)
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to coordinate, collect and analyse a range of qualitative and quantitative data, identifying areas of concern, production of reports and solution-based recommendations
* A proven ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across health and social care settings, community based organisations and VSCOs
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Lives by values which include openness, collaboration, responsiveness, inclusion, personal integrity and creating positive cultures where these values thrive
* Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to influence others
* Ability to support an effective network of relationships with people across organisations with diverse roles and perspectives
* Self-awareness with regard to emotional intelligence, biases and sensitivities and a commitment to continuous improvement and self development
* Ability to act as a champion for people, communities and participants, ensuring that their voice has a meaningful and tangible impact on RDN activities
* Calm, resilient and adopting a professional manner whilst working across complex boundaries and issues
* Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do with attention to detail
* Confidence in communication with a variety of stakeholders and audiences at different levels with the ability to manage difficult conversations and de-escalation of potential conflicts where necessary
Qualifications
Essential
* Post graduate diploma or equivalent specialist experience in disciplines relevant to post
* Project management qualification or demonstrable experience of managing projects at the regional level
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing the UK Standards for Public Involvement in projects and familiarisation with key principles and the value of public involvement in health care
* In depth understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and challenges related to equality, diversity and inclusion across the health and care research landscape.
* Experience of managing and delivering patient and public led engagement opportunities at a local and national level (including local events, online workshops and consultations)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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