Job summary
Closing Date: 13.02.2026
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 16.02.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 23.02.2026
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing inequalities and committed to high-quality, inclusive research. You will bring strong project management and communication skills, be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, and be able to translate inclusive principles into practical action. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants may come from a range of backgrounds, including research delivery, public involvement, engagement, EDI, or improvement roles.
Main duties of the job
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Do you want to help ensure health and care research reflects, involves and benefits everyone in our communities?
The Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC) is seeking a Research Inclusion Manager to play a central role in embedding inclusive research practices across a major regional research programme. Over the next 5 years, the NIHR-funded YHARC will be working to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities through applied health and care research across Yorkshire and Humber.
About the role
As Research Inclusion Manager, you will work as part of YHARC's supportive and collaborative core team, contributing to the delivery of our ambition to embed research inclusion across the full life-cycle of our studies. Working under the direction of the Research Inclusion Lead, you will support research teams to design and deliver studies that are inclusive and deliver impact for diverse communities.
The role is varied and impactful, combining strategic development with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with researchers, partners and community organisations, help develop and share practical resources and learning, and support evaluation of research inclusion approaches across the programme.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why join YHARC?
You will be based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, a nationally recognised centre for inclusive and community-engaged research, and be part of a programme with a strong focus on collaboration, learning and impact. This is an opportunity to shape research practice at scale and contribute to meaningful change across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
For further details, please see the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why join YHARC?
You will be based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, a nationally recognised centre for inclusive and community-engaged research, and be part of a programme with a strong focus on collaboration, learning and impact. This is an opportunity to shape research practice at scale and contribute to meaningful change across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
For further details, please see the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of working with and developing networks with diverse academic, statutory, non-statutory and/or community partners
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates past experience of team working and group work
- Experience of promoting initiatives through a range of communication channels
- Experience of developing and/or delivering research inclusion/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies and/or operational plans relevant to research
- Experience of working with and leading groups
- Experience of planning and managing events
- Experience of producing outputs for relevant audiences
Desirable
- Experience of developing and/or delivering research inclusion/EDI training to diverse partners
Skills
Essential
- High levels of communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written including negotiation and diplomacy.
- Effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
- Ability to contribute to strategies and develop operational plans to achieve research inclusion/EDI goals
- Be able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively on a day to day basis
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to maintain complete and accurate records systems
- Ability to suggest improvements in working practice to enable better working practice.
- Able to deal with unexpected problems and use initiative to solve these
- Ability to present information in various formats and to different partners both external and internal to the organisation.
- Able to work flexibly
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of theories and practices relevant to research inclusion across the research liftcycle, including consideration of intersectionality
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience*
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of working with and developing networks with diverse academic, statutory, non-statutory and/or community partners
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates past experience of team working and group work
- Experience of promoting initiatives through a range of communication channels
- Experience of developing and/or delivering research inclusion/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies and/or operational plans relevant to research
- Experience of working with and leading groups
- Experience of planning and managing events
- Experience of producing outputs for relevant audiences
Desirable
- Experience of developing and/or delivering research inclusion/EDI training to diverse partners
Skills
Essential
- High levels of communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written including negotiation and diplomacy.
- Effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
- Ability to contribute to strategies and develop operational plans to achieve research inclusion/EDI goals
- Be able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively on a day to day basis
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to maintain complete and accurate records systems
- Ability to suggest improvements in working practice to enable better working practice.
- Able to deal with unexpected problems and use initiative to solve these
- Ability to present information in various formats and to different partners both external and internal to the organisation.
- Able to work flexibly
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of theories and practices relevant to research inclusion across the research liftcycle, including consideration of intersectionality
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience*
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
