Medical Research Council
Impact Manager – IS8 Life sciences
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Impact Manager – IS8 Life sciences
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Evaluation & Analysis Team
Salary: £46,743 per annum
Band: UKRI Band E
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Ending 31/03/30)
Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available)
Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available
Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
About the Role
The Impact Manager will play a central role in managing the IS-8 portfolio through monitoring the benefits arising from the IS-8 portfolio and other strategic investments from MRC. Working between the Evaluation and Analysis Team and IS-8 team, the postholder will lead the design, coordination and delivery of monitoring and evaluation activities that inform strategic decision making, monitor activity and demonstrate the value and reach of the IS-8 portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of Evaluation and Monitoring
- Lead monitoring and evaluation assessing progress, outcomes, reach and long-term benefit of funding. This will include impact and process evaluations in line with the Magenta and Green books, M&E plans, monitoring reports and support for Business Cases and risk management.
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Framework Development
- Develop and implement an impact framework to manage and track investment, using mixed methods evidence including qualitative insight, quantitative indicators and strategic metrics. Support funded programmes 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 MRC 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.
Person Specification
- Experience in research management, evaluation, benefits management, or continuous improvement
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to determine and measure outputs and outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication and influencing skills.
- Understanding of the UK research funding ecosystem.
- Ability to present evidence and actionable insight to inform and support senior decision makers.
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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!
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
How to apply:
For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.
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