Public Participant and Community Engagement Manager

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

You will be part of a large team of senior academics, researchers, public engagement colleagues and external/internal stakeholders.  This is a new post which will be critical in the delivery of the Centre’s strategy. The postholder will be expected to build capacity and networks, and maximise the impact of the work of its public partners. 

What will you be doing?

You will be carrying out extensive liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, recruiting and supporting public contributors, supporting funding calls, assuring delivery of the operational plan and strategy, preparing reports and management information, and supporting committees.

You should apply if

You should apply if you have significant demonstrable experience in a similar post, either in Universities, Local Authorities or other public organisations, including community groups. 

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/07/2025 (with possibility of extension)

Work pattern: Full-time/1 FTE or part-time at min 0.8 FTE

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week (part-time considered but minimum 0.8FTE)

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 02/05/2024

For informal queries please contact: Julia Carey julia.carey@bristol.ac.uk

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£37,099 to £41,732 per annum (pro rata if part-time), Grade: I



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