Community Partnership Coordinator
This part-time (0.3FTE) post is available from 1st September 2026 until 03/03/2027 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
The starting salary will be from £30,878 pro rata on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by NIHR ACORN II until 03/03/2027.
This role is based in Manchester.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Connector to join our busy research delivery team to ensure the smooth running of NIHR funded and Devon Partnership NHS Trust sponsored ACORN II clinical trial. This trial is testing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group-based mental health treatment among women who experience anxiety during pregnancy. The community connector will be working closely with the research team and will be providing holistic support to trial participants across different stages of the research process. The post holder will work collaboratively and in partnership with the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and local Services and Community Groups to create perinatal mental health pathways of support for women.
About You
The attached job description outlines the experience, skills and knowledge required to carry out the tasks relevant to this role. Please ensure that you use examples to demonstrate that you meet each individual criteria from this within the application form.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
