Public Involvement and Project Officer

Imperial College London - School of Public Health

Location: London, Hybrid/On-site

Salary: £46,614 to £56,345 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 15th September 2025

Closes: 13th October 2025

Job Ref: MED05426

Location: White City Campus, School of Public Health, 90 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced public involvement professionals to ensure the public voice is at the forefront of Imperial Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC) health research. In addition, you will be passionate about public involvement in research and engaging with underrepresented communities.

What you would be doing:

Two positions are currently available to undertake the following, but not restricted to:

1. Provide public involvement advice, support and training to researchers funded by the NIHR Imperial BRC to ensure they are carrying out high quality, meaningful PPIEP activities.
2. Co-facilitate PPIEP activities with researchers funded by the NIHR Imperial BRC where appropriate/as required (these may be on weekends and after hours)
3. Establish and maintain trusted reciprocal relationships with community leaders and groups (in particular those who are underrepresented in research and under-served) across the following NWL boroughs Brent, Ealing, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Westminster in order to involve and engage (and promote participation of) community members in Imperial BRC research

You will contribute to the implementation of the Imperial BRC’s Patient Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) strategy (2022 to 2027) which includes broadening the diversity of public contributors involved in the BRC’s public involvement, engagement and participation in research activities. This includes promoting and facilitating the inclusion of under-represented and underserved groups in research.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of colleagues within the Patient Experience Research Centre and across Imperial College and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

What we are looking for:

You will need a Master’s degree or equivalent of working in public involvement in research and engaging with members of the public/communities from diverse backgrounds and understanding of their dynamics, needs and challenges.

What we can offer you:

• Work at the forefront of public involvement
• Grow your career with access to training for staff
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This role is full-time, fixed term for 12 months in the first instance. A request for part-time work will be considered with details discussed at interview. The post-holder will be accountable to Maria Piggin (Partnerships and Training Manager, Patient Experience Research Centre). For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact: Maria Piggin (m.piggin@imperial.ac.uk)