NIHR ARC EM Knowledge Mobilisation & Impact Specialist

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Job summary

University of Leicester invites applications for a Knowledge Mobilisation & Impact Specialist within the NIHR ARC East Midlands. You will bridge academia, policy and practice, translating complex research into accessible outputs to support decision-making across health and care systems.

Working with the Head of Knowledge Mobilisation, you will design knowledge mobilisation activities, synthesise evidence, develop practical resources, and evaluate how research informs practice across NHS and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in applied research, knowledge mobilisation and impact.
• Experience in applied health research, implementation science or related areas of the health and care sector.
• Ability to translate research into practical products for non-academic audiences and supporting adoption of evidence-informed innovation across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between academia, policy and practice by translating complex research findings into accessible outputs.
• Align research innovations with national and regional priorities to enable adoption and impact across NHS, local government and partner organisations.
• Identify knowledge needs, co-design knowledge mobilisation activities, synthesise evidence and develop impactful resources.
• Evaluate how research is used in practice to inform decision-making across health and care systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

As Knowledge Mobilisation & Impact Specialist within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands (ARC EM), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that research evidence leads to meaningful improvements in health and care. Working closely with the Head of Knowledge Mobilisation, you will bridge the gap between academia, policy and practice by translating complex research findings into accessible, actionable outputs that support decision-making across health and care systems. You will help align research innovations with national and regional priorities, facilitating the adoption, scaling and impact of evidence-based solutions across the NHS, local government and wider partner organisations.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic role that sits at the intersection of research, implementation and system improvement. You will work with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community organisations and public contributors to identify knowledge needs, co-design knowledge mobilisation activities, synthesise evidence, develop impactful resources and evaluate how research is being used in practice.

You will hold a PhD or possess equivalent experience in applied research, knowledge mobilisation and impact, with a strong track record of working within applied health research, implementation science, quality improvement or related areas of the health and care sector. You will bring an in-depth understanding of knowledge mobilisation theory and practice, alongside experience of developing impact-focused approaches that respond to changing health, care and policy priorities. You will be confident synthesising complex evidence, translating research into practical products for non-academic audiences and supporting the adoption of evidence-informed innovation across organisations and systems.

We are seeking an excellent communicator and relationship builder with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, influence decision-making and work effectively in complex environments. You will be a strategic thinker who can connect people, ideas and programmes to deliver impact, while remaining adaptable, resilient and solutions-focused.

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 , 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.

• competitive salary package
• excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance

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