Job summary
The NIHR (National Institute of Health and Care Research) North East and North Cumbria Regional Research Delivery Network is looking for someone who is passionate about connecting people, ideas and communities to make health and care research more visible, accessible and inclusive. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse region, shaping how research is understood and experienced by the public, and supporting community organisations to embed strong, confident approaches to research engagement and inclusion.
You will work with health and care leaders, community partners and public contributors to help ensure research reflects real needs and lived experiences. This means building trusted relationships, spotting opportunities to do things differently and helping 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 and welcome applications from diverse communities.
- Interview Date Thursday 22 January 2026
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Lead regional activity to strengthen public engagement and Research Inclusion, working with partners across health, care and community settings. Build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, supporting inclusive approaches and increasing participation from under-served groups. Coordinate regional initiatives, facilitate meetings and workshops, and contribute to national programmes such as Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research. Collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement. Provide strategic advice on engagement and inclusion, support public partners, and help embed consistent, high quality practices across the region. Use excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills to navigate complex issues, manage sensitive conversations and promote collaboration. Champion the voice of communities to ensure health and care research reflects local needs.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you thrive in collaborative environments, like solving complex problems, and want a role where you can see the direct impact of your work on people and communities, this position is for you. Youll join a supportive, forward thinking team that values openness, learning and shared purpose. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of research delivery across North East and North Cumbria to ensure our health and care research truly reflects our vibrant communities and supports our commitment to reducing inequalities.
The Regional Community Engagement & Inclusion Manager will be responsible for managing public engagement and Research Inclusion operational activities, including public-focused stakeholder engagement, community engagement, digital engagement and under-served communities projects across a NHSE region, acting as a strategic link between NHSE regional activities and the RDN, to involve delivery of RDN strategic aims for public engagement, participation and Research Inclusion at the regional level and support of NHSE led initiatives. The post holder will be expected to influence and lead on data collection, analysis and reporting of specified evaluation and impact measures at the regional and national level and meaningful integration of the public voice across all RDN and RRDN services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you thrive in collaborative environments, like solving complex problems, and want a role where you can see the direct impact of your work on people and communities, this position is for you. Youll join a supportive, forward thinking team that values openness, learning and shared purpose. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of research delivery across North East and North Cumbria to ensure our health and care research truly reflects our vibrant communities and supports our commitment to reducing inequalities.
The Regional Community Engagement & Inclusion Manager will be responsible for managing public engagement and Research Inclusion operational activities, including public-focused stakeholder engagement, community engagement, digital engagement and under-served communities projects across a NHSE region, acting as a strategic link between NHSE regional activities and the RDN, to involve delivery of RDN strategic aims for public engagement, participation and Research Inclusion at the regional level and support of NHSE led initiatives. The post holder will be expected to influence and lead on data collection, analysis and reporting of specified evaluation and impact measures at the regional and national level and meaningful integration of the public voice across all RDN and RRDN services.
Person Specification
Education and 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing the UK Standards for Public Involvement in projects and programmes and familiarisation with key principles and the value of public involvement and engagement within health and social 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)
Skills and Abilities
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, including subject matter experts
Person Specification
Education and 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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing the UK Standards for Public Involvement in projects and programmes and familiarisation with key principles and the value of public involvement and engagement within health and social 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)
Skills and Abilities
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, including subject matter experts
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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