Impact and Engagement Officer (NIHR SafetyNet)

Job description

About the role

This role will support researchers in the NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaboration: North West London (NIHR PSRC:NWL) to disseminate and amplify the impact of their research by supporting public engagement events like the 2027 SafetyNet Symposium and the Great Exhibition Road Festival. They will develop engaging communications materials and support gathering data about the range of impacts that projects have had.

What you would be doing

You will project manage the delivery of an exhibition showcasing the work of the researchers of the NIHR PSRC:NWL at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in 2027 and support the Centre Manager to deliver the SafetyNet Symposium in London in October 2027. You will develop engaging communications including a quarterly newsletter and regular LinkedIn content. You will support the evaluation of the impact of the NIHR PSRC:NWL by collating information in surveys and qualitatively capture outcomes of meetings for reporting purposes.

What we are looking for

Experience communicating to a range of stakeholders from across the health and/or research sectors

Experience communicating healthcare research to the public

Experience of working unsupervised with responsibility for managing own work

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

Interviews expected to take place on 8 October 2026

The NIHR PSRC: NWL seeks to address the patient safety challenges of today and tomorrow, by driving uptake of innovations and service transformation by patients, health and social care workers, health systems, policymakers and regulators. We support the development, validation and testing of such interventions.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 15 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Emma Parnham [email protected]