Head of Research & Involvement.

Peterborough, Peterborough (Hybrid)
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
Full-time or part-time (FTE 37.5 hours a week or Part Time 30 hours. )
Permanent

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Job description

The Head of Research and Involvement is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering APF’s research and involvement ambitions. The role will lead thedelivery of our new research strategy, oversee APF’s research funding portfolio, and embed meaningful involvement of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis across the organisation’s work. The postholder will provide strategic leadership across research, involvement and external partnerships, strengthening APF’s influence within the UK and global research landscape.


This is a highly visible role, representing APF with researchers, clinicians, funders, industry partners and the third sector. As a member of APF’s Organisation Leadership Group, the Head of Research and Involvement will contribute to organisational leadership, supporting cross-team delivery of strategic priorities, organisational planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

Posted on: 28 May 2026
Closing date: 27 June 2026 at 15:04
Tags: Communications, Policy, Advocacy, Data Analysis, Global Health, Health / Medical, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Public Health, Research, Science, Strategy, Trusts / Foundations