Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Manager

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This post is only open to current Edge Hill University staff with a substantive post.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join an NIHR-funded Mental Health Research Leaders Award titled: Improving sustainable access to high-quality primary and community care mental health care interventions: an asset-based community development approach (ISAAC-ABCD)

Your main duties and responsibilities will be to:

Lead on the PPIE activity and impact log of the project, identifying risks and challenges to be addressed and using outcomes to inform changes to be madeInterpret findings from PPIE activity, co-producing appropriate dissemination materials and authorising a final project PPIE report to inform future decisions translating the pilot research into routine careBe responsible for the management and administration of PPIE events relating to the project

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Greg Irving, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at Irvingg@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Manager, you will hold:

Proven experience working with Children and Young People (CYP), families, practitioners and policy makersDemonstrated experience in conducting PPIE activities within a research settingStrong background in managing and maintaining precise financial recordsSkilled in planning, organising and delivering events, including large meetings, public events, conferences, workshops and more.Experience of preparing clear, detailed, and actionable progress and performance reports.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Child & Adult disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £35,116 to £38,249 per annum pro rata Fixed term contract until 31/12/2029