Job Description

Job number

MED05336

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Surgery & Cancer

Salary or Salary range

45,700 - 47,799 per annum

Location/campus

St Mary's Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

27 Jul 2025

About the role

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Are you passionate about meaningful public involvement in research and excited by the opportunity to ensure diverse voices shape groundbreaking work to combat one of humanity's greatest threats? Join us as the

Fleming Initiative's Public Engagement and Involvement Officer

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You will be contributing to the crucial new Public Engagement and Involvement workstream of the Fleming Initiative, a new partnership led by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We're tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an innovative approach combining programmes of research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy. At the heart of this vision is a purpose-built Fleming Centre London, due to open in 2028, where visitors can discover and contribute to the past, present and future of AMR research.

What you would be doing

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You will

champion and help deliver meaningful public involvement across all Fleming Initiative activities

, ensuring the public voice is valued and heard by those tackling the AMR crisis.



You will:

Champion the Fleming Initiative's approach of putting the public at the heart of our work

Build and nurture a diverse network of community organisations and public members

who will contribute to research, development and engagement activities

Establish and support a diverse PE&I Committee

to ensure public needs and interests shape all aspects of Fleming Centre work

Train and empower researchers and policymakers

to deliver meaningful PE&I activities, creating resources built on best practice

Connect the Fleming team with local communities

to contribute to plans for the Fleming Centre's public exhibition and events space

Develop evaluation processes

to capture and share the impact of PE&I, contributing to the evidence base around public involvement and AMR

What we are looking for

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You have

extensive experience in public engagement and involvement

, preferably within research, policy or healthcare settings You're skilled at

building sustained relationships with diverse communities

, especially those from underserved or underrepresented groups You have a track record of

training and supporting others

to carry out meaningful PE&I You're

highly organised and collaborative

, able to navigate complex stakeholder relationships with empathy and professionalism

Knowledge of research methodologies and AMR

is desirable but not essential

The right candidate will ideally have experience of working with scientific content, science researchers, healthcare professionals and patients. All applicants should be excited and motivated by the opportunity to work with patients and public on a major public health issue, and recognise the importance of putting the public at the heart of action to address AMR.

What we can offer you

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This is a unique opportunity to shape purposeful public PE&I in AMR with researchers and policy makers. Be part of a groundbreaking initiative with global impact, working to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges Shape the culture of a brand-new research initiative where public voice is central to everything we do Work with an inspiring multidisciplinary team of over 200 professionals including clinicians, engineers, scientists, behavioural experts and policymakers Join Imperial's supportive Institute of Global Health Innovation and contribute to our mission to use science for humanity, and strong culture of PE&I Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive remuneration package Access a range of workplace benefits including interest-free season ticket loans Be part of a diverse, inclusive culture with various staff networks and wellbeing resources

Further information

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This is a full-time, hybrid post on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with potential for extension subject to funding based at St. Mary's Campus (Paddington).



If you require any further details about the role, please contact Erin Walker via info@fleminginitiative.org

Interviews to be held w/c 04/08/25

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

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Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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