Impact and Evaluation Manager (XN06)
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 2TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-MDI-0154 |
Summary
Impact development and management Prepare and provide guidance for Impact assessment pathways for programmes and awards; Responsible for production, and validation, of case studies, impact portfolio of NIHR Academy schemes and programmes; Using qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis, take the lead in delivering smaller evaluations and, offer support on larger evaluations of NIHR programmes and initiatives; Liaise with external stakeholders and other funders to monitor and track progression of NIHR Academy award holders; Manage change in response to external events and new policies; this may require the reformulation and adjustment of plans and strategies to ensure that the impact assessments for programmes and projects in the post holders portfolio remain fit for purpose; Provide support for the development of impact assessment methods for the portfolio of NIHR Academy programmes; Work with the NIHR Academy Executive Board to plan and implement the process for administering the schemes in the post holders area of responsibility; Play a key role in planning the annual cycle and timing of Impact reports and assessments in the post holders area of responsibility; Represent NIHR Academy Executive, by taking a lead on cross-NIHR Impact related projects and other collaborative activities; Responsible for adapting / designing information systems, such as the NIHR Academy case study identification tool, to meet the specifications of others; Write reports, working papers, and prepare slide decks as required; and Research and publicise outputs and impacts of the programmes in the post holder's portfolio. Communications and Engagement Maintain regular liaison with wider NIHR Impact groups and keep the NIHR Academy Executive Board informed of work progress or any issues; Publicise the NIHR Academy activities through attendance and presentations at external meetings, seminars and conferences; Deal with a range of people nationally at all levels of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR Academy in line with DHSC policies; Organise workshops and stakeholder meetings as required; Generate and maintain strong nationally- based networks and positive working relationships within HEIs, CCGs and other health-related organisations, particularly at the level of senior research leaders/sponsors to benefit the NIHR Academy programmes; Contribute to briefings requested from Ministers offices and other government departments; Liaise with members of the NIHR Academy Executive Board and Senior Programme Managers in order to meet responsibilities and undertake duties effectively;and Work closely with the NIHR Academy Evaluation, Business Intelligence and Impact team to ensure that they have sufficient Impact information to be able to respond quickly to Information Requests, Parliamentary questions and long term analysis.