Patient Public Involvement Manager
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Job Description
This fixed-term (24-month) full-time position seeks a specialist in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) to lead and embed PPI strategy within fundamental and translational cancer research at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre. The role requires developing and delivering PPI initiatives to enhance research quality and impact, and providing expertise for research and funding applications.
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Key Responsibilities
- This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
- however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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- In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
- How can we meaningfully integrate the lived experiences of cancer patients and the public into our scientific research to ensure our discoveries are relevant, ethical, and focused on what matters most to patients?
- We are looking for a specialist in the field of Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in research to develop, influence, lead and deliver local and national PPI strategy for the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre.
- The focus of the role is to embed the use of PPI in fundamental and translational cancer research to improve the quality and impact of our research, and to provide specialist expertise and knowledge and support to enhance the development of research and funding applications.
- You would work collaboratively, providing expertise and support across the Cancer Research UK Scotland centre and its partners.
- We are a large University covering a wide range of activities.
- This role is conditional on a successful PVG and Disclosure Scotland check.
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Patient Public Involvement Manager at University of Edinburgh close on 30 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 50,253 – 61,759. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Edinburgh's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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