Communications and Engagement Officer

Why workfor Cumberland Council?
Cumberland Councilis an ambitious new authority that is shaping public services for the better, building onthe best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.
This is an exciting time for Cumberland Council, who in their first Council Plan committed to putting health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. On top of this the Council has been awarded £4.8million to establish a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), making Cumberland a centre for research excellence.
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and engaging individual, to lead and deliver on Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) in research, on behalf of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration, working closely with our academic partners (University of Cumbria and University of Central Lancashire). You will be providing expert advice and challenges to shape the good quality engagement and involvement in research, on which the Collaboration’s success relies and to contribute to the research evidence base to inform practice.
This role will also lead and oversee the Cumberland HDRC website, blog, and social media channels.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Developing and leading the provision of a systematic, integrated, and effective involvement and engagement function for the Collaboration.
Contributing to the development of, and leading the implementation of the PICE strategy, developed to support the HDRC.
Developing high-quality, reciprocal relationships with local community groups and organisations who have a research interest.
Acting as an expert advisor regarding involvement, engagement in research, and co-design approaches, able to draw on both practice and evidence to provide advice and technical guidance to all arms of the Collaboration, across all partners.
Identifying and implementing innovative approaches to consultation, engagement, and co-design, including a range of engagement techniques, social media, and new technologies.
Supporting research officers to work alongside the community and voluntary sector to design new Cumberland-wide service models which facilitate inclusive research.
Developing relationships with Community and Voluntary groups across Cumberland, which can be mobilised to ensure the voice of the more vulnerable residents are informing priorities in research.
Contact Rebecca Clarke, Interim Project Manager for Cumberland HDRC, for an informal discussion or for further details,#####
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
To apply please click the Apply Nowlink below.
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