Research Involvement, Engagement & Inclusion Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Research Involvement, Engagement and Inclusion Manager at the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility. You will lead on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. The position involves shaping how clinical research is delivered, ensuring it reflects diverse communities, and establishing new relationships. You will work with CRF staff, researchers, patients, and partners across the Trust and wider NIHR infrastructure. A postgraduate qualification and experience in inclusive engagement strategies are essential.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies and action plans for PPIE and RI aligned with NIHR and Trust priorities.
- Facilitate meaningful involvement of patients and the public in research design, delivery, and dissemination.
- Organise engagement events and outreach activities to connect with diverse communities.
- Embed EDI principles across CRF operations, including recruitment, training, and research delivery.
- Monitor and report on EDI progress using relevant data and frameworks.
- Update CRF digital platforms including the CRF website and social media channels with EDI and PPIE content.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience developing and delivering inclusive engagement strategies in healthcare, research, or community settings.
- Experience embedding EDI/RI principles into organisational culture, and/ or research practice.
- Experience working with diverse communities and patient/public contributors.
- Strong understanding of EDI/RI frameworks, legislation, and best practice.
- Knowledge of inclusive engagement methodologies and NIHR PPIE standards.
- Awareness of barriers to participation in research and strategies to address them
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects collaboratively.
- Skilled in producing accessible and inclusive content.
- Skills in data analysis and reporting for evaluating engagement and inclusion impact
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a clinical research, NHS, or academic environment.
- Experience supporting inclusive research design and public involvement
- Familiarity with NHS and NIHR structures, values, and branding standards.
- Understanding of clinical research processes and governance
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Hammersmith Hospital is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Research Involvement, Engagement and Inclusion Manager to lead on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how clinical research is experienced and delivered, ensuring it reflects and serves the diverse communities we work with and establishing new relationships. You'll work closely with CRF staff, researchers, patients, and partners across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial College London, and the wider National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure.
You will hold a post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have experience of developing and delivering inclusive involvement and engagement strategies in healthcare and/or clinical research. You will demonstrate a proven ability to independently establish and deliver engagement events within community settings, acting as the lead organiser and coordinating all aspects of planning, promotion, delivery and follow-up.
We offer a supportive environment and the chance to make a real impact on how research is shaped and shared.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with PERC to deliver the overall NIHR Imperial PPIE Strategy.Develop and implement strateg
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