Research Involvement Lead
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Involvement Lead to work closely with a friendly and knowledgeable team who are passionate about stroke research. This post includes opportunities to work with people who have a lived experience of stroke to help ensure that they can make a meaningful contribution to the stroke research that we fund.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: CE323 Research Involvement Lead
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £37,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 13 September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 23 September 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Research, the Research Involvement Lead will be responsible for managing the involvement of people with lived experience of stroke in the research that we fund, ensuring that Stroke Association funded research has the people affected by stroke at its heart.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Leading the Stroke Association’s involvement in research work.
· Ensuring meaningful involvement of people affected by stroke in our funding schemes.
· Leading the development and implementation of our capability as a systems leader in involvement.
About You
You will:
· Be educated to degree level in a science subject or have relevant experience in involvement and / or relevant role in a science or healthcare field
· Have experience of working with people affected by research
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Clinical Research, Scientific Research, Clinical Researcher, Scientific Researcher, Research and Involvement, Research and Involvement Lead, Research Lead, Lead Researcher.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Purpose of the post
Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, this is a pivotal role that is integral to demonstrating the value of health data research. You will work hand-in-hand with the Communications team and the HDR UK research community to tell the compelling story of data in health research and showcase the impact of HDR UK research programmes.
You will help deliver the institute’s communications strategy, working with colleagues to manage a range of tools and channels, including media relations, digital communications, social media, email, publications and events, to reach audiences across academia, NHS, industry, charities, as well as patients and the public.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced science communications professional to lead and deliver communications on cutting-edge research using health data and demonstrate the tangible difference it is making to people’s lives.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in research communications who has successfully worked on complex, scientific projects with multiple partners. The successful candidate will share our values, have strong influencing and collaboration skills and be comfortable with working at pace, moving quickly to prioritise resources where needed. The role manages a Content and Communications Officer.
Communications at Health Data Research UK
Communications and External Affairs is a key enabler in supporting HDR UK’s mission. Our aim is to unite our audiences in the benefit of transforming the secure use of the UK’s health data in research to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities for the role
- Implement HDR UK’s communication strategy with a specific focus on communicating scientific and research impact.
- Horizon scan for opportunities to share research impact that demonstrates the value of health data research and the role of HDR UK in this sector.
- Lead, motivate and line manage the Content and Communication Officer, supporting their development in their role.
- Build and maintain networks with researchers across the UK involved with HDR UK research programmes, working with them to identify stories and create accessible content for our target audiences.
- Establish effective relationships and work in partnership with communication, policy and programmme teams across the institute and partners.
- Working with Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement colleagues, ensure our work across communications is shaped by patients and the public as needed.
- Work with the Director of Communications and External Affairs, project manage a branding project for HDR UK with an external agency
- Develop and deliver a new Impact Report for the institute to be launched at a stakeholder event in January
- Manage media relations at HDR UK to gain maximum positive coverage for the institute, manage reputational risk and respond effectively to media interest.
- Research, write and create engaging scientific content in the form of news stories, press releases, features, case studies, videos and podcasts.
- Provide strategic communications support and advice for senior colleagues within Health Data Research UK
- Maintain media and communications contact lists in our media monitoring system and provide updates on the latest news and media coverage.
- Commission external suppliers to support delivery of Health Data Research UK’s science communications and manage these relationships.
- Ensure projects are delivered within set budgets.
- Ensure all communication materials produced for Health Data Research UK adhere to the brand guidelines, helping to ensure the reputation of Health Data Research UK and its partners are maintained.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
- Experience of creating and delivering successful scientific communications strategies and plans
- Ability to understand health research, process complex information and present targeted messages to different audiences.
- Experience in media relations or journalism in health, science, environment or related areas.
- Experience of producing high-quality content for online and offline channels.
- Experience of developing and managing traditional and innovative communications channels.
- Demonstrable experience of managing website content, including use of CMS.
- Experience of managing issues under time pressure, ensuring statements and briefing materials are prepared.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of commissioning and managing suppliers and prioritising resources.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate scientific content effectively and confidently with people at all levels.
- Excellent project management skills and experience with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects on deadline.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive issues positively.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence to handle high-profile media enquiries and to advise spokespeople on messages and challenging situations.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate impact and deliver continuous improvement.
Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.