Knowledge Exchange Manager

Knowledge Exchange Manager FEHHS Business Operations: Faculty & School Administration Function Location: Greenwich & Avery Hill

Salary: £42,155 to £51,805 plus £5018 London weighting per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months Release Date: Monday 30 January 2023 Closing Date: Friday 17 February 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 3702

The Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) is an interdisciplinary research and practice institute at the University of Greenwich. The ILD comprises seven centres, bringing together research and practitioner staff from across disciplines to foreground, consolidate and grow cross-professional and cross-disciplinary work and develop life-course focused research and knowledge exchange activities that directly resonate with our stakeholders, communities and partners. The work of the ILD addresses global challenges and has a significant societal and economic impact. Our current ILD centres focus on these key interrelated areas:

Inequalities

Workforce Development

Chronic Illness and Ageing

Thinking and learning

Mental health

Vulnerable Children and Families

Exercise Activity and Rehabilitation

The Role

The ILD in the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, University of Greenwich, is continuing to invest in its research development services and recognises high-quality support in knowledge exchange and the development of real-world impact is pivotal to its research environment.

The ILD is now recruiting a Knowledge Exchange Manager. This role will deliver on the Faculty and ILD's aspirations to grow collaborative activities in support of knowledge exchange and innovation goals, improve social and economic impact and continue the growth in its income from national and international funding sources (e.g. UKRI, NIHR, Innovate UK, charities, etc), by assisting applicants across the ILD to develop and secure significant new research and knowledge exchange awards and to support academics in developing and evidencing pathways to real-world impact for the users of the research.

We are looking for a Knowledge Exchange Manager who will:

Lead on the management and organisation of knowledge exchange activities in the ILD and assist in the development of processes to evidence impact including changing the development of policy, practice or services, influencing legislation and changing behaviour; and contributing to the understanding of policy issues and reframing debates.

Engage with a wide range of partners in relevant sectors both internally and externally to initiate, facilitate and support the development of new, and manage existing, ILD partnerships.

Liaise with academics and research support teams to identify potential knowledge exchange opportunities and create supported pathways for their achievement.

Manage and support successful bids in the ILD in response to tender and funding opportunities

Take the lead in ensuring that bid proposals are of the highest possible quality, including project management support, proposal writing, intelligence from previous rounds, and a proposal review service.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with academic researchers and funders of research and knowledge exchange, including excellent knowledge of UK-related research funding policies and programmes.

The ILD's key shared objectives are to:

Focus on vulnerable populations across the life-course

Deliver theoretical and methodological innovation in research and knowledge exchange

Create collaborative interdisciplinary teams and a vibrant and inclusive environment

Communicate with users of research to create an impact

Create new professional solutions that improve people's lives

Develop high‐level academic training and continuing professional development

Connect globally, building deeper relationships with partners, funders, and sponsors.

The role is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for 2 years.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose their experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management. We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching, research and knowledge exchange, through our values.

How to apply

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The application process requires the candidate to complete a formal online application.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. For an informal discussion about the post please contact the Faculty Operating Officer Jeremy Williams ([email protected]) or the Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange and Director of the Institute, Prof Rosana Pacella ([email protected]).

Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team at hrsr- [email protected]

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

Academic Career Pathways

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge / Mentally Healthy Universities , we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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Further details: Job Description & Person Specification

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.