We are excited to announce a new role within ARC East of England. The Academic Knowledge Mobilisation (KM) Lead will support ARC EoE regionally and nationally with KM activities. We are looking for a person with KM experience and expertise plus knowledge of NIHR infrastructure to enable the continued successful delivery and growth of ARC East of England.
The KM Lead role requires an average commitment of 1 day per week and will be responsible for advising the ARC leadership team (Team Strategy and Operations Group (TSOG)) on knowledge mobilisation best practice to catalyse change and support the ARC to achieve impact. The ARC academic KM lead will ensure knowledge mobilisation pathways are developed and embedded at project development stage and support the ARC to develop this capability across the region.
Essential experience for this role
- A post with University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Hertfordshire, University of Essex or Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is required due to contractual arrangements.
- A PhD or equivalent experience in health sciences, social sciences, health or care research, science communication, healthcare policy, psychology, management or a related discipline.
- An excellent understanding of knowledge mobilisation approaches and pathways e.g. networking, product/intervention development, engagement activities, dissemination to different stakeholder groups, commercialisation, co-production, evaluation etc.
- Clear understanding of mobilisation theories and how they can be operationalised.
- Proven track record of providing strategic input and leading initiatives in a health, care and/or academic setting and contributing to funding applications.
- Evidence of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills plus experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, and the ability to build and maintain these relationships.
- Knowledge of NIHR infrastructure.
For full details, including the application process, please click here.
Deadlines for applications are Wednesday 4th September 2024.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th September 2024.
Contact information
Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Professor Stephen Morris, Deputy Director of ARC EoE sm2428@medschl.cam.ac.uk