SSCR Impact Manager (Wangoi)

Department School for Business and Society Salary £32,080
- £36,636 per year Grade Grade 5 Contract status Fixed term Hours of work Full-time Based at University of York campus (with some remote working options available) Posted Date 24/04/2026 Apply by 07/05/2026 Job Reference 14927 Documents 14927.pdf (PDF, 412.17kb) Role Description Department The School for Social Care Research (SSCR), funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is a national collaboration of leading academic centres working to improve adult social care practice in England. The current phase of SSCR (2024–2029), based within the School for Business and Society at the University of York, aims to deliver a substantial programme of research and capacity building activity, working across multiple partner institutions and engaging with policy, practice and public stakeholders. Role The Impact Manager will play a key role in delivering the School’s impact strategy across a large, national research portfolio. Working closely with the SSCR Director and Programme Manager, you will oversee impact activity across projects and partner institutions, ensuring that impact is systematically captured, evidenced and reported. You will lead the commissioning and management of impact funding calls, support researchers to strengthen impact delivery, and contribute to reporting to NIHR and governance groups. This is a varied role requiring robust organisational skills, the ability to work across multiple stakeholders, and confidence in analysing and presenting complex information. This is a fixed-term contract until 30 April 2029. Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed Experience of research impact monitoring, coordination or reporting Experience managing a funding process or competitive call Experience working across multiple stakeholders or institutions Experience analysing and presenting complex information Strong organisational and planning skills Excellent written communication skills Interview date: To be confirmed For informal enquiries: please contact Jen Hill on The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4m443p