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 Engagement Officer 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, policy development 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.

You will support the development, delivery and dissemination of LIRCH research, ensuring it has strong engagement with communities to maximise its impact on the health and well-being of rural and coastal populations. You will be key in developing internal activities and external collaborations to raise the profile and influence of policy-focused research.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We 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. 

We would be open to discussing potential flexible working pattern for the right candidate, however will not be offering this as a fully remote position.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jessica Boot-Marshall, Senior Development Manager, jbootmarshall@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

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.

Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 30 January 2025

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