Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
Research Engagement and Involvement Coordinator
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Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator
As a Research Engagement and Involvement Co-ordinator, you will support public and patient involvement and engagement activities across the MND Association's research programme. You will help coordinate key initiatives, including the Community Research Advisory Network and EnCouRage, ensuring people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) can contribute to research in meaningful and inclusive ways.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate webinars, workshops, events, podcasts and other engagement activities that connect researchers and the MND community
- Support the delivery of public and patient involvement and engagement activities across the research programme
- Help coordinate research participation opportunities through the Take Part in Research webpage
- Provide administrative support for meetings, communications and documentation
- Co-produce engagement resources with people affected by MND
- Support focus groups, surveys and other activities that gather community perspectives
- Work with colleagues across teams to promote consistent and accessible communications
- Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and reports, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements
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About You
- Graduate calibre or equivalent experience, ideally in biological sciences, public engagement or communications
- Experience supporting public engagement or involvement activities
- Experience working with diverse communities or in people-focused roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence using a range of digital tools, systems and online platforms
- Knowledge of public and patient involvement and engagement practices
Desirable
- Ability to communicate scientific or technical information clearly and accurately
- Experience coordinating events or delivering workshops
- Understanding of health research or neuroscience
Hybrid working
Expectations: 1 day per week in our Northampton office
Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
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We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
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