Policy, Impact and Knowledge Exchange Manager

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

The University is seeking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Policy, Impact and Knowledge Exchange Manager to join the Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health. This position is externally funded by Research England's Expanding Excellence in England fund as part of a £10.9 million grant awarded to the University of Lincoln.

The overarching purpose of this role is to work to embed within the Institute a culture grounded in research excellence, impact generation, and engagement with communities to maximise the reach and significance of benefits for rural and coastal populations.

The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) is the country's first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health research. LIRCH has been awarded £10.9 million funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund and is in the process of significant expansion. With this expanded capacity, the Institute will bring together multiple disciplines to produce impactful research helping to tackle the place-based inequalities experienced by rural, coastal, and remote communities. By co-designing and shaping the emerging discipline together with the next generation of researchers and affected communities, LIRCH aims to create the future academic and community leaders of rural and coastal health.

The post-holder will work as part of the LIRCH professional services team following standard University guidelines and procedures as well as funder regulations. The post-holder will work closely with the Senior Development Manager and Project Manager to embed and drive forwards a culture of research excellence within the Institute.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more. 

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Professor Mark Gussy, Global Professor in Rural Health and Social Care at mgussy@lincoln.ac.uk

Further details:

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You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 28 November 2024

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