About the role As a Senior Research Engagement Network (REN) Programme Officer you will support the Sussex REN leadership team in managing the Pan-Sussex Diversity in Research Engagement Network. The network started in 2023 with funding from NHS England and focuses on increasing diversity in research participation, working with underserved communities and aligning the work with the Sussex Health & Care Research Partnership, an initiative led by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, NHS Sussex and research partners across the region. You will play a role in the management, planning and delivery of the network and advance initiatives that aim to increase diversity, inclusivity and community engagement in heath and care research. Tasks will include organising meetings, contributing to discussions and taking minutes, monitoring core REN activities, preparing reports for funders and local partners organisations. Creative approaches are welcomed in this role and the post holder will have the opportunity to use their skills to plan how we communicate to different audiences using different media. About you We are looking for a skilled project manager, with attention to detail and organisational skills, an understanding of key aspects of working with diverse communities and a broad range of stakeholders, a proactive approach to managing a program of work and desire to learn and develop to support changing needs of the team and the broader settings. About our School We are a diverse, collaborative research community with expertise in a wide variety of research areas, from laboratory research through to social science and clinical studies. Our close integration collaborations with local NHS organizations allows our researchers to work directly with the local population, improving their health while developing research work that can be applied nationally and globally. Here, at our School, our medical research has and continues to develop a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally. Ultimately, our research aims to: - improve medical diagnosis and treatment - answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions - deliver more personalised healthcare to patients. We are passionate about training and supporting our researchers at all levels, to deliver research that is relevant to our stakeholders, accelerate its recognition and foster adoption of our findings to catalyse new research impact. Please find further information regarding the School at Brighton and Sussex Medical School Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award. Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion Further Key Information Please contact Virginia Govoni at v.govonibsms.ac.uk for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page. The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex. See more vacancies at the University of Brighton The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, however, the role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship due to its part-time nature. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.