Job Description

At the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West, (ARC West) and the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) we work alongside patients and members of the public to conduct health research.
Our research aims to protect public health and address the immediate issues facing the health and social care system. We help bring research evidence into practice and provide training for the local workforce. Public contributors play a key role in guiding our research, ensuring that our work addresses the needs and concerns of the public.
About you
You're a skilled and enthusiastic research senior fellow in public involvement to join our public involvement team to cover for maternity leave. We have a strong track record in developing innovative and effective public involvement. Working with public contributors you will lead on the ongoing development and implementation of the ARC West and HPRU public involvement strategy. You will work closely with our public involvement strategy groups made up of public contributors and research staff. Key activities will include:

• Building capacity and expertise in PPI
• Working collaboratively with public contributors to ensure strong public involvement in in our research processes and governance
• Managing, monitoring, reporting and evaluating PPI activities and associated learning, including capturing impact case studies
• Influencing policy and practice by collaborating with key stakeholders

ARC West and the HPRU are members of our regional PPI network, People in Health West of England (PHWE). Its aim is to promote a strong public voice within health and social care research with partner organizations across the Bristol region. This joined-up approach to public involvement creates the opportunity to co-ordinate our work and develop and share resources to support public involvement across the region.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at the ARC West offices, floor 9, Lewins Mead, Whitefriars, Bristol in the centre of Bristol.
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a .
We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we'll help you thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Andy Gibson on 07941 344653 or email: .
This is a full-time post which is fixed term until 31 March 2026 or the earlier return of the post holder, covering a period of parental leave. We are hoping the appointed person will be able by 3 November 2025.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time, although you can discuss the possibility of remote working with the recruiting manager.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the for information on which documents are acceptable.
We may be able to endorse international candidates without current right to work in the UK to obtain a to take up this post.
Candidates without current Right to Work in the UK who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.
You may also wish to explore which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the , and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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