Director of Research and Impact

About the role

AMRC exists to support medical research charities to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead AMRC’s work to support our charities to fund high quality research well, to demonstrate impact and to be recognised and valued experts. As a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), the post-holder will lead and manage a small team, and work alongside the CEO and other Directors to develop and deliver the overall strategy and operating plan for AMRC to champion, support and connect our charities. Building strong working relationships with member charities and senior stakeholders across the life sciences sector in the UK will be essential, as will identifying opportunities to foster partnerships and collaborations with charities.

About you

Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think strategically and work in partnership are essential, helping charities to be on the front foot and navigate a changing landscape. You will have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to network and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. With experience and understanding of working in a research funding environment and / or monitoring and evaluating research and its impact, you will be passionate about championing and supporting medical research charities to enable them to fund the best research. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a dynamic and influential team.

About AMRC

The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is proud to represent over 150 leading medical research charities. They include household names such as Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation, as well as smaller charities who invest in rare diseases and areas of unmet need. Our members have a laser focus on their disease areas and a deep understanding of their patient communities. They fund where there’s an opportunity to accelerate progress – their research improves lives and offers hope.

Despite being a small team, AMRC has a large and influential presence. We champion our charities and tell their collective story. We advocate for a thriving research environment that delivers for patients, representing our members on over 50 boards, committees and working groups. We support our charities to fund research as effectively as possible, we provide a kitemark of quality, and we help our members to navigate a changing landscape. We also connect our charities so they can share learning and collaborate, and we open up opportunities for them to partner with others from across the research system.

All AMRC staff have the chance to work directly with our members and external stakeholders, providing fantastic opportunities for career development and building profile in the sector. We also offer a very flexible working environment – staff have the option to work in our office or remotely, with a minimum 20% in the office per calendar month – and we have a generous leave allowance.

How to apply

Please download and review the full Job Description, then send your CV and a cover letter explaining what makes you a strong candidate for this role by email to jobs@amrc.org.uk via the 'Apply' button. Please quote ‘Research and Impact Director’ in the email subject. If you have any questions about the role, or wish to have an informal conversation, please email jobs@amrc.org.uk.