Policy & Impact Associate - Hybrid (2 days on-site)

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) at the University of York invites applications for a Policy and Impact Associate. The fixed-term role (to 30 April 2029) is on-site about two days per week, situated in the OSCAR research group within the School for Business and Society.

The successful candidate will lead policy projects, produce accessible outputs and engage with key stakeholders. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in social science and a PhD or substantial policy

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a social science or related subject and a relevant PhD, or equivalent substantial professional experience in evidence synthesis, policy research, knowledge mobilisation or research impact at a national organisation.
• An understanding of the adult social care sector and policy landscape in England, evidence synthesis, critical appraisal and policy analysis, and how research can inform policy and practice.
• You will have experience of evidence reviews or policy analysis, producing policy- or practice-facing outputs, engaging stakeholders, and supporting research impact or knowledge mobilisation.
• The ability to appraise and synthesise complex evidence rapidly and accurately, communicate clearly, write and present for different audiences, build trusted relationships, and manage several priorities to deadline.
• Interview date: To be confirmed

Responsabilités

• lead defined policy and impact projects, including rapid evidence reviews and policy analysis
• produce accessible briefings, policy reports and presentations
• support responses to requests from DHSC, NIHR and other stakeholders
• support implementation of the SSCR impact strategy and reporting framework, providing guidance on impact planning, evidencing and delivery
• support impact funding calls and contribute to annual reporting and funder returns
• develop relationships with policy and sector stakeholders to help SSCR research inform policy and practice
• contribute to collaborative working, stakeholder events and promotional or educational materials

Connaissances

Evidence synthesis

Policy research

Knowledge mobilisation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Project management

Formation

PhD

Undergraduate degree in social science

Description du poste

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) at the University of York invites applications for a Policy and Impact Associate. The fixed-term role (to 30 April 2029) is on-site about two days per week, situated in the OSCAR research group within the School for Business and Society.

The successful candidate will lead policy projects, produce accessible outputs and engage with key stakeholders. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in social science and a PhD or substantial policy