Public Involvement, Engagement and Communications Officer

Primary Care Research Centre

Location:  Aldermoor Health Centre
Salary:   £34,980 to £42,978 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2024 (17.5 hours per week)
Closing Date:  Wednesday 04 October 2023
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2451023LG

0.5fte (17.5 hours per week) – applicants wishing less than 0.5fte are welcome to apply

The Primary Care Research Centre is seeking a dynamic Public Involvement, Engagement and Communications Officer to work with the existing team to develop and deliver an exciting public involvement, engagement, outreach and communications strategy. We have an innovative portfolio of public involvement and engagement activities that we are aiming to expand and develop.

You will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have a proven record of managing your own time and strong organisational skills.  Experience working with a diverse range of patients and/or the public is essential. Having previous experience of working in health or research communications and/or public involvement and engagement in research will be an advantage.

This post is available immediately until 31/03/2024 with a high likelihood of extension.

For informal enquiries you are encouraged to contact PCRC PPIE Officer Sonia Newman s.newman@soton.ac.uk or Miriam Santer m.santer@soton.ac.uk