Knowledge Mobilisation Lead – Health Policy & Practice

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knowledge Mobilisation Manager at the University of Birmingham will bridge research and practice across NHS and policy settings, translating evidence into decision‑making and practice change. You will work with researchers, practitioners and policymakers to identify knowledge needs, develop actionable resources, and foster sustained collaborations across the four UK nations.

This is a fixed‑term role through July 2030 with generous benefits and a focus on impact.

Qualifications

• Educated to Master's (or PhD) degree in a related field.
• Relevant experience in knowledge mobilisation within health.
• Experience organising and facilitating meetings with stakeholders to influence policy or implementation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across government, NHS, professional bodies, academia and community or voluntary sectors.
• Strong understanding of health and care systems and the evidence-to-practice gap.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and act as a strategic connector between knowledge producers and end‑users.
• Maintain stakeholder maps and relationships with NHS, government bodies, professional bodies and commissioners.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights for local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Contribute to needs assessments and identify adoption‑ready interventions for dissemination.
• Design and deliver knowledge mobilisation activities, trainings, and policy briefs.
• Represent the consortium at forums, conferences and partner meetings to boost visibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge mobilisation

Policy engagement

Presentation skills

Team facilitation

Education

Master's degree

PhD degree

Job description

The Knowledge Mobilisation Manager at the University of Birmingham will bridge research and practice across NHS and policy settings, translating evidence into decision‑making and practice change. You will work with researchers, practitioners and policymakers to identify knowledge needs, develop actionable resources, and foster sustained collaborations across the four UK nations.

This is a fixed‑term role through July 2030 with generous benefits and a focus on impact.