Research Associate - Community Engagement and PPI Facilitator - College of Life and Environmental Sciences - 107821 - Grade 6

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Part timeGBP 33,002 - 35,608Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Data analysis","Inclusive engagement","Interpersonal skills"]

Support Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) within research projects by planning and delivering inclusive engagement activities such as workshops, meetings, and focus groups. Build relationships with patients, carers, service users, community groups, and stakeholders; support recruitment and ongoing involvement of public contributors. Collect and analyze research data, contribute to monitoring and reporting PPIE impact, and support dissemination through communications and academic outputs.

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University of Birmingham
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Research Associate - Community Engagement and PPI Facilitator - College of Life and Environmental Sciences - 107821 - Grade 6

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Job Summary

Support Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) within research projects by planning and delivering inclusive engagement activities such as workshops, meetings, and focus groups. Build relationships with patients, carers, service users, community groups, and stakeholders; support recruitment and ongoing involvement of public contributors. Collect and analyze research data, contribute to monitoring and reporting PPIE impact, and support dissemination through communications and academic outputs.
Location: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities across research projects.
  • •Organise and facilitate workshops, meetings, focus groups, and other engagement activities with patients, carers, service users, and the public.
  • •Support recruitment and sustained engagement of public contributors in research studies and programmes.
  • •Collect research data and assist with analyses as directed.
  • •Contribute to publications and dissemination, and maintain accurate records for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of PPIE activities and impact.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 33,002 - 35,608

Key Requirements

  • •Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
  • •Practical experience applying relevant skills and techniques.
  • •Knowledge or experience of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) within research, healthcare, public sector or community settings.
  • •Experience engaging with stakeholders including patients, carers, service users, community organisations and members of the public.
  • •Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online communication platforms.
Experience:HealthcarePublic sectorCommunity engagementResearch
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementData analysisInclusive engagementInterpersonal skills
Licenses:DBS
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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