Job Description

Details

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Reference number

441247

Salary

37,841
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band D

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

24 Months

Business area

MRC - Business Development - MRC - HO Business Development - Other

Type of role

Business Management and Improvement

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - hybrid working available.

About the job

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Job summary

Public Partnerships Support Manager

Salary: 37,841 Per Annum

Band: UKRI Band D

Hours: Full time (part-time at 0.8FTE also considered)

Contract Type: Fixed term for two years (24 months)

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - hybrid working available.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Job description

We are seeking a Public Partnerships Support Manager to support a programmes of activities related to implementation of the MRC Public Partnerships Strategy. The Strategy outlines MRC's ambition and actions for effective collaboration and genuine partnerships between researchers, MRC staff, public involvement and engagement professionals, individuals and communities.


By public partnerships we mean all the different ways that people and the research community can come together to shape and share scientific research. Public partnerships cover the whole spectrum of public engagement, which includes involvement and community engagement.


Public partners encompass a diverse range of communities and people of all ages and backgrounds, who bring different life experiences, knowledge and perspectives. This includes members of the public, patients and voluntary and community groups, both in the UK and internationally.


You will help to deliver the key objectives of the strategy and will have the opportunity to help shape the future of public partnerships at MRC.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the planning and set up of an MRC public advisory group to guide ways of working and ensure effective public partnerships throughout the MRC research community. Responsibilities will include recruitment, onboarding, meeting support and managing events. Supporting the planning and set up of an MRC community of practice network for public partnerships in non-clinical research. Responsibilities will include secretariat support for the network and managing events or meetings. Supporting the development and ongoing implementation of an evaluation framework for the Public Partnerships Strategy. Providing secretariat support to the MRC Public Partnerships Oversight Group which is responsible for strategic planning, oversight and governance of MRC's public partnerships activities. Responsibility for updating and maintaining project management tool (training provided). Processing invoices and payments related to the Public Partnerships team budget on the online finance system (training provided). Some ad hoc public partnerships project support, subject to programme priorities.

You will work closely with members of the MRC Public Partnerships team, and other colleagues within the MRC Strategy and Partnerships team and wider MRC. The role requires strong collaboration with, and coordination of, external stakeholders including public partners, public involvement and engagement professionals and other research funders.

Person specification

Personal Specification

Understanding of public partnerships (or public involvement and engagement), in the context of the UK research landscape. Experience of working directly with a wide range of stakeholders. Project management experience. Ability to communicate clearly - both orally and in writing, across a range of issues. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse groups. Highly organised, with good time management skills and a collaborative approach, able to juggle priorities. Strong administrative skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and online meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Experience of setting up and managing meetings and events of various sizes online and face-to-face.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 37,841, Medical Research Council contributes 10,962 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

Things you need to know

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

As an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer, UKRI is proud to have created a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. This ensures that all employees, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equal access to opportunities and resources within the organization.

How to apply:

For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.


A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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