14 Part time, Charity / Voluntary jobs in Bristol

The HRA is a Non Departmental Public Body with the remit to protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health and social care research. We do this by supporting and promoting a robust and efficient regulatory and governance framework in the UK. We provide the Research Ethics Service (RES), Confidentiality Advice function, assessments and assurances on behalf of the NHS, and learning, guidance and advice for the research community. Our ambition is to make the UK a great place to do research, where more money invested in research goes into carrying out relevant, good quality research. Our purpose is to ensure that research involving NHS patients and members of the public is approved through a proportionate and robust system, that they are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and that their opportunity to do so is maximised by simplifying the processes by which high quality research is assessed. We have already delivered significant improvements by centralising and simplifying the approval of research in the NHS in England, and are undertaking a range of significant programmes to deliver further improvements., The HRA has been working with the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on new clinical trials regulations for the UK. Proportionate legislation, complemented by guidance, has been designed to facilitate well-designed research and provide a framework for innovation in clinical trials and clinical trial design. The changes are a key part of the UK vision for the future of clinical research. We are now in a transition period before changes come into effect in 2026. The Communications and Engagement Manager will work as part of the HRA's project team which is supporting the implementation of the new legislation, and will support the organisation's stakeholders through upcoming change. They will manage strategic stakeholder relationships and act as an ambassador for the clinical trial regs project, within and outside the organisation., The post holder will work closely with the HRA's communications and policy and engagement teams. They'll co-ordinate stakeholder groups, and ensure that evaluation metrics and stakeholder intelligence are gathered and shared across the organisation. They'll also work closely with colleagues at MHRA to produce high-quality, effective communications. A self-starter with creative ideas, the Communications and Engagement Manager will manage their own work, ensuring delivery to timelines that support the progress of the programme as a whole and support the needs of the organisation. Their work will help ensure that our stakeholders have the information that they need to successfully support them through change, helping make it easier to do clinical trials that people can trust in the UK.Working for our organisation As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:

• age
• disability
• ethnicity
• gender identity and expression
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation
• other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us. Please note, if applying to our Bristol, Manchester or Nottingham locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based. If applying to Newcastle we can consider an office based contract, to be discussed at interview., We're looking for an experienced engagement professional with excellent communications skills to join the project team to help us to achieve the project benefits. + Developing strong relationships with key external stakeholders to help deliver the objectives of the project + Leading on engagement to ensure that the views and experience of patients, the public and the research community inform our work + Developing and maintaining effective relationships with communications and engagement managers of partner and key stakeholder organisations + Planning and running stakeholder events such as workshops, interviews and user research to make sure that the new regulations reflect user and stakeholder need + Delivering presentations and briefings to key external stakeholders, and internally as required, and representing the HRA at workshops, training events and meetings as required. Communication: + Commissioning and writing clear and engaging information for internal and external audiences, including presentations, press releases, web and intranet content and newsletter articles + Working with the communications and policy and engagement teams to manage the distribution of comms to internal audiences and external stakeholders, for example through press, digital and social media, ensuring all materials adhere to HRA guidelines + Developing effective ways to evaluate and measure the reach, success and impact of communications and engagement activities to enable learning and improved ways of working. Planning and organisational skills / analytical skills + Co-ordinating stakeholder groups to ensure they are effective and well managed, key information is communicated, and feedback is gathered and shared + Writing and implementing a communications and engagement strategy and developing and delivering communications and engagement plans that use a range of techniques and approaches + Gathering, analysing and effectively using intelligence from stakeholder interactions, whether through senior meetings, stakeholder groups or external conferences and networks, to ensure that learning is shared across the programme and the organisation + Working with policy and guidance colleagues to enhance the usefulness and impact of information, guidance and advice for external audiences and encouraging imaginative and engaging ways to present that information. In return for your commitment, we offer excellent opportunities for personal development and a healthy work-life balance. The HRA is committed to promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality. We welcome and encourage applications, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity and gender expression, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made upon request, for candidates with a disability. The HRA welcomes applicants who are interested in flexible working including job share, part time work, secondments or home-based working. Please discuss any preferred flexibility at your interview. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. The HRA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship. In order to be considered for this position you must address the criteria outlined in the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be considered based on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. All contact is made via our Trac recruitment system. Please check your account regularly. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] or 0300 330 9416. The NHSBSA is responsible for the processing of your application; a privacy notice is available at the following link to advise you on how we will process your personal data. HRA Recruitment Privacy Notice