"PIER Officer (Part-Time)"

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be responsible for coordinating the involvement of people with lived experience in health and social work education and all stages of the research cycle from developing research ideas, through to dissemination of research findings. You will be a person focused individual who is flexible and able to manage deadlines effectively, to provide specialist knowledge and to support PIER members, researchers and external stakeholders. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience as a health or social care service user or carer and people who have worked within community organisations.

You will need to demonstrate an ability to engage positively with a wide range of individuals and groups within the community and to draw on creative and engaging techniques to involve people with lived experience in education and research activity. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong organisational flair. A proactive approach is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.  You will have knowledge and understanding of health and social care education, research and practice.

For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal meeting, please contact by email mhughes@bournemouth.ac.uk

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

About the department

The PIER (Public Involvement in Education and Research) Partnership is central to Bournemouth University's vision, working closely with academics, people with lived experience and community partners to develop high quality real-world informed education and research which maximises societal impact.  The PIER partnership is based within the Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences situated at Lansdowne Campus, in central Bournemouth and close to its beautiful beaches and amenities.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.