Impact Manager – IS8 Life sciences

Impact Manager IS8 Life sciences

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Evaluation & Analysis Team
Salary: 46743 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.

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

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or both (S&I).

• Experience in research management evaluation benefits management or continuous improvement.(S/I)
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to determine and measure outputs and outcomes. (I)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication and influencing skills. (I)
• Understanding of the UK research funding ecosystem. (S/I)
• Ability to present evidence and actionable insight to inform and support senior decision makers. (S/I)

Please note: To be considered for this role applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria identified for shortlisting (S) within their application. Candidates who progress to interview will be expected to provide relevant examples and evidence demonstrating their suitability against the criteria assessed at interview (I). Failure to provide sufficient evidence at the relevant assessment stage may affect progression through the recruitment process.

About hybrid working

We support a hybrid approach and you can expect a mix of working from home the office and occasionally at other UK locations.

MRC HO staff will be assigned to Tier 3 meaning a standard expectation of 2040% onsite attendance (pro-rated against working time) including those hosted by MRC HO. This will come into effect on 1st October 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

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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!

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Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

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