Job Description

Impact manager – R&D MAP Health mission
Medical Research Council (MRC) / Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Salary: £46,743 per annum.
Band: UKRI Band E.
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until March 2030).
Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available).
Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available.

Closing Date: 23:59 Tuesday 14th July 2026
Proposed Interview Date: W/C 27th July 2026

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About the Role

The Impact Manager will play a central role in strengthening UKRI’s ability to understand, evidence, articulate and monitor the benefits arising from the R&D Missions Accelerator Programme (R&D MAP) and related investments. Working between the MRC Evaluation and Analysis Team and R&D MAP Health mission, the postholder will lead the design, coordination and support delivery of monitoring and evaluation activities that inform strategic decision making and demonstrate the value and reach of the health mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of Evaluation and Monitoring
  
  Lead monitoring and evaluation assessing outcomes, reach and long-term benefit of the R&D MAP Health mission and supporting hub reporting. This will include impact and process evaluations s in line with the Magenta and Green books, M&E plans, monitoring reports and support for Business Cases and risk management. In addition, this post will support monitoring Real World Evaluations in a clinical setting.
  
• Framework development
  
  Develop and implement an impact framework with R&D MAP Health mission, to manage and track investment, using mixed methods evidence including qualitative insight, quantitative indicators and strategic metrics. Support the programme to embed impact planning throughout the research lifecycle, including logic models, theories of change and proportionate timely monitoring and evaluation approaches.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
  Work closely with UKRI colleagues and other partners to identify and gather evidence and case studies to support and track impact and ensure findings are useful to senior leaders in UKRI and key stakeholders across Government.
  
• Insight, Reporting and Learning
  
  Compile data and measures to report on progress and outcomes. Produce high quality reports and strategic insights that inform funding decisions and organisational learning. Support capability-building and champion best practice in evaluation and impact reporting across MRC. Contribute to UKRI wide communities of practice on evaluation, impact and monitoring.

Personal Specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

• Experience in research management, evaluation, benefits management, or continuous improvement. Experience of evaluation of real world evidence in a clinical setting would be advantageous (S/I).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to determine and measure outputs and outcomes (I).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication and influencing skills (I).
• Understanding of current trends in health research and care delivery in the NHS and UK research funding ecosystem. Insight into trends in dementia and mental health would be advantageous (S/I).
• Ability to present evidence and actionable insight to inform and support senior decision‑makers (S/I).

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

• An outstanding defined salary pension scheme.
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:

Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.ukri.org

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Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

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