Alzheimer Society Centre of Excellence
College of Medicine & Health
This full time post is available immediately on a 2 year fixed term basis and can be undertaken remotely, allowing the post holder to be based anywhere in the UK. Applications from people wishing to work part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) may be considered.
Summary of the role
We wish to recruit a Research Translation and Impact Manager who will make a key contribution to our Alzheimer Society Centre of Excellence by co-ordinating, facilitating and evaluating the delivery of impact. The post-holder will identify opportunities for impact based on research evidence from the Centre IDEAL research programme and associated INCLUDE COVID-19 rapid response project, and will work with the team and a range of partners and stakeholders to co-create resources and tools that effectively translate research evidence from these studies into practical initiatives and actions to improve the experience of people living with dementia and their family carers, and influence policy and practice in the care and support of people affected by dementia. The aim of the research is to improve the potential for people with dementia and family carers to live wellwith the condition. The post-holder will join a friendly and enthusiastic team with flexible working arrangements.
About you
Educated to at least degree level, you will have a track record in translating research findings into practical resources and actions, and delivering and evaluating impact. You will have ~ demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders to co-create and co-produce effective resources and initiatives. You will have a good understanding of the experiences and needs of people living with dementia and their family carers, and ability to engage them in the co-production process. You will be an outstanding communicator, both orally and in writing, able to work well as part of a team, with the motivation to make things happen and achieve excellent outcomes.
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means weę fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Further information
Please see our website http://www.idealproject.org.uk/ for more information about the post and the programme. If you have further questions or would like an informal discussion, please email Professor Linda Clare l.clare@exeter.ac.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place in January 2021.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.
We wish to recruit a Research Translation and Impact Manager who will make a key contribution to our Alzheimer Society Centre of Excellence by co-ordinating, facilitating and evaluating the delivery of impact. The post-holder will identify opportunities for impact based on research evidence from the Centre IDEAL research programme and associated INCLUDE COVID-19 rapid response project, and will work with the team and a range of partners and stakeholders to co-create resources and tools that effectively translate research evidence from these studies into practical initiatives and actions to improve the experience of people living with dementia and their family carers, and influence policy and practice in the care and support of people affected by dementia. The aim of the research is to improve the potential for people with dementia and family carers to live well* with the condition. The post-holder will join a friendly and enthusiastic team with flexible working arrangements.
Educated to at least degree level, you will have a track record in translating research findings into practical resources and actions, and delivering and evaluating impact. You will have demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders to co-create and co-produce effective resources and initiatives. You will have a good understanding of the experiences and needs of people living with dementia and their family carers, and ability to engage them in the co-production process. You will be an outstanding communicator, both orally and in writing, able to work well as part of a team, with the motivation to make things happen and achieve excellent outcomes.
