About the role

We are looking for a talented, motivated individual with an established track record of community engagement to work across the Leicester Lifestyle and Health Research group (LLHRG) and Centre for Ethnic Health Research (CEHR).

The LLHRG are part of the Diabetes Research Centre (DRC) and investigate how 24-hour lifestyle behaviours, including physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep and nutrition can be optimised to prevent and manage obesity and long- term conditions, such type 2 diabetes, in multi-ethnic populations.

LLHRG are one of the most prestigious Lifestyle as Medicine research groups in the UK and have developed a suite of tools and interventions to help people live healthier and more active lives that are widely used within health care and community setting.

Working at the interface of the LLHRG and CEHR, the post holder will work with local multi-ethnic populations in Leicester and Leicestershire and other stakeholders to help translate research into practice. Fundamentally, they will support sustainable and resistant systems for promoting a healthy lifestyle within local communities.

About you

It is essential that the successful candidate will have previous experience and established connections with community and/or faith organisations with an understanding of equality and diversity practices. As the ideal candidate, you will have high level administration and organisation skills and be able to multi-task 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 can be made to Carol Akroyd on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

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 equity, 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 through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

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.

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