About the role

We are seeking a highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic person to join the team at the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit to develop methods that promote the inclusion of underserved groups in a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre for Ethnic Health Research and the Patient and Public Involvement Lead to create public facing materials, as well as participation and dissemination strategies that work to overcome barriers to inclusion.

The aim of the Centre for Ethnic Health Research is to Reduce Ethnic Health Inequalities. We do this by working with patients, the public, community and voluntary sectors, faith centre organisers and members, researchers, health and social care organisations, locally and nationally, to:

• Inspire community led research
• Develop and promote culturally sensitive resources
• Raise awareness of community engagement
• Encourage active research participation
• Collaborate with researcher to widen participation
• Increase capacity and capability in the research environment through training delivery

About you

It is essential that the successful candidate will have previous experience of working with and have existing established connections with community and/or faith organisations with an understanding of equality and diversity practices. As the ideal candidate, you will be able to define priorities and work flexibly and effectively under pressure to meet demanding objectives and deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail. You will understand the need for confidentiality and be confident in building relationships both internally and externally.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Carla Richardson on cr315@leicester.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Part-time (0.33FTE, 12.5 hours per week), fixed term contract for 1 year