Programme Manager: Voice & Strategic Partnerships

• Jan 2022 - Present

> Leading the growth of Voice nationally and internationally via strategic partnerships with higher education institutions & research organisations> Responsible for the operational management of the Voice citizen involvement network> Establishing & developing the Voice Collaboration Network UK which comprises of official Voice collaborating organisations; developing the network strategy whilst ensuring key objectives are met> Working with the technical team to design, build & deliver a transformative, unique digital infrastructure to support the international citizen engagement programmes Voice is involved in delivering Show less

Strategic Partnerships & Engagement Manager

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

Engagement Project Manager

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Engagement Officer

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

Engagement Support Coordinator

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

• Working in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders in order to identify and coordinate engagement opportunities to support the faculty engagement strategy; recognising the importance of working collaboratively to maximise mutual benefit.• Providing support and guidance for University staff relating to patient and public involvement and engagement (PPI/E); including the planning and delivery of engagement events, assistance with funding applications, the promotion of faculty resources and advising how best to incorporate meaningful PPI/E in research and innovation.• Delivering the ‘Research & Innovation Matters’ public engagement programme• Coordinating Voice North, an organisation based at Newcastle University which aims to capture the vast experience and ideas of the public for research benefit.• Managing the internal and external PPI/E communications including the social media accounts. I also lead the faculty engagement forum which provides an opportunity for shared learning, challenges and best practice.• Designing & coordinating a PPI/E training programme for University staff & postgraduate researchers Show less

Engagement Project Support Officer

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the engagement team• Organising public engagement events; booking venues, speakers, AV services and travel arrangements.• Developing and maintaining the team’s communication strategy including press and social media activity. Researching and collating content, as well as managing online platforms and social media profiles.• Delivering a range of customer services to multiple engagement networks• Organise, chair and facilitating engagement meetings and workshops; supporting academics to involve patients and members of the public in their research• Supporting financial management of the team accounts, including monitoring expenditure against budgets, processing orders and invoices, and producing reports using SAP.• Establishing and maintaining a confidential and efficient projects database• Personal Assistant to the Director of Engagement Show less