Impact Manager IS8 Life sciences

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.

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.

• 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.