Patient and Public Engagement ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Patient and Public Engagement Manager to lead a national service supporting research through lived experience. The role is with a UK charity providing emotional and practical support to people affected by brain tumours.Position: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PRIME) ManagerSalary: £32,000 per annumLocation: Remote, with occasional UK and international travelHours: Full timeContract: PermanentClosing Date: Friday 27 FebruaryInterview Date: Early MarchAbout the RoleThis role leads the day to day delivery of a national patient and public involvement and engagement service supporting research. You will work closely with researchers, clinicians and partners to ensure research is shaped by lived experience, while supporting the continued growth and sustainability of the service.The role combines service delivery, relationship management and operational development and reports to senior leadership.Key responsibilities include:Leading the delivery of patient and public involvement support across multiple research projectsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with researchers, clinicians and partnersMatching trained research partners to appropriate research activitySupporting researchers to embed best practice involvement in their workDeveloping and managing service agreements and partnershipsContributing to business development and financial sustainabilitySupporting and engaging a community of research partnersRepresenting the service at meetings, events and conferencesContributing to service development, quality improvement and impact reporting About YouYou will bring strong relationship management skills and experience working across healthcare, research or service delivery environments.You will be able to demonstrate Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearlyA person centred and empathetic approachStrong organisational and problem solving skillsAbility to manage competing prioritiesA collaborative, values led mindset aligned with inclusion and co productionExperience of working with senior stakeholders Experience in cancer, neuro oncology, clinical research or patient advocacy is desirable but not essential.About the OrganisationThe charity provide critical emotional and practical support to around 4,500 brain tumour patients each year. They deliver a national patient and public involvement and engagement service, working in partnership with research bodies and charities in the UK and internationally. Its work ensures people with lived experience shape research from early discovery through to clinical trials and service improvement.The organisation is committed to inclusion, co-production and meaningful impact and welcomes applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.Other roles you may have experience of could include; Patient Engagement Manager, Research Engagement Manager, Involvement and Engagement Manager, Health Partnerships Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Programme ManagerPLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.