Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive support for the external engagement activities of the Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria (ARC NENC), funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). https://arc-nenc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/
We are a research partnership that brings together the North East and North Cumbria’s six universities, health and social care providers, voluntary and community organisations, patients, and members of the public. Our vision is to deliver ‘better, fairer health and care at all ages and in all places’, and our work is organised around five research themes.
Responsibilities
- Support external engagement and reporting in relation to the Applied Research Collaboration’s external engagement work and provide comprehensive support across the Core team.
- Act as the first point of contact for enquiries in the Applied Research Collaboration, providing high levels of professionalism and positive customer service.
- Provide comprehensive project and public involvement support through monitoring research activity, collating data and providing reports to the Chief Operating Officer as per funder requirements.
- Manage effective communication channels with stakeholders, including health and care professionals, service users, carers, industry and voluntary sector partners, and other agencies and the public.
- Coordinate events and engagement activities, occasionally working outside core hours to support meetings, workshops, and community events.
- Liaise with partner organisations, including the Health Innovation Network to support collaborative working and the ARC’s Business, Industry and Social Enterprise engagement activities.
- Provide pro‑active, professional and comprehensive administrative support to the Core team, including leading on the organisation of meetings, taking minutes and establishing follow‑ups on actions.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a collaborative research environment.
- Approachable, organized and comfortable working with people at all levels externally and internally.
Benefits
- Varied working environment with access to training and development opportunities.
- Chance to contribute to impactful research.
Commitment to Diversity
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re‑Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact: Oonagh McGee, Chief Operating Officer, email address: arcnenc@cntw.nhs.uk
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