Post Details
*2 positions available*
Part time (50% FTE)
Fixed term for 12 months
Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. pro-rata). There is an expectation that appointments will be offered at base spine point.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The Post
For a full summary of the role please see attached Job Description.
To apply you must:
Send a CV and cover letter to , clearly detailing role, project and country you are applying for in the subject of the email. Your cover letter should be no more than two sides of A4, drawing attention to the key skills, values and experiences you would bring to the role, if successful, and the ways in which your CV to date fits with the requirements of the role
Complete our . Applicants that do not complete the form will not be considered.
Please do not apply online through the University of Stirling website.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 05 May 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 13 May 2024.
Please note applications will be reviewed as we receive them and we have the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Informal enquires can be sent to
Shortlisted candidates invited to online interview will be asked to prepare a short presentation about the challenges and opportunities of the role and project they are applying to .
As part of IMPACT’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we are particularly keen to receive applications from people from black and minority ethnic communities, and will be operating the ‘Rooney’ rule*. We are also keen to receive applications from people who have lived experience of drawing on care and support, are carers or are front-line practitioners, as well as from people who have experience of working with groups whose voices are seldom heard.
We would like successful candidates to start in early September. There will be an induction at the in-person all-staff away day in Belfast (all expenses covered). We recognise that this won’t be possible for everyone and alternative arrangements can/will be made for those unable to attend.
Description of Duties
Based in a host organisation (one post in Edinburgh and one post in Aberdeen) and with the support of IMPACT’s national Facilitator lead, review and synthesise the evidence (including research, lived experience and practice knowledge) on the topic in question, co-design/deliver an evidence-informed improvement project, and participate as required in IMPACT’s internal evaluation
Share learning from the project with others and support the embedding of lessons learned in policy and practice across the UK
Be a full member of the IMPACT team, taking part in team meetings, informally contributing skills and experience to other aspects of IMPACT’s work as appropriate and helping to distil lessons that can shape IMPACT’s future ways of working in liaison with the country lead
Share lessons around what helps and hinders the implementation of evidence-informed approaches in front-line practice with IMPACT colleagues and other audiences, contributing to the future evidence base
Work with a fellow Facilitator to carry out an evaluation of the impact of their project (with this Facilitator doing the same with your project)
Ensure that the project applies evidence research, practice knowledge and lived experience; meets the needs of the host organisation; and engages extensively with key stakeholders in the process of change (including people who draw on care and support, carers and front-line care workers)
Work sensitively with issues of power, ensuring the inclusion of people whose voices are seldom heard
Champion and operationalise IMPACT’s commitment to co-production, equality, diversity and inclusion
Apply and develop knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding in the fields of social care and implementation, through a process of learning by doing
Disseminate lessons learned and findings to a diverse audience in creative and impactful ways
Essential Criteria
First degree of a good standard relevant to this area of practice OR equivalent professional qualification OR sufficient experience to demonstrate connected knowledge and skills
An understanding of public policy, public services, front-line practice and/or the realities of people’s lives – including of factors that enable or prevent change in such settings
Experience of applied research and/or the implementation of innovation/new ways of working within a social care or related area of practice and policy. We recognise that candidates from applied research backgrounds may need more support to develop the skills to implement evidence in practice, while candidates from practice and policy backgrounds may need more support to work with different types of evidence
A strong commitment to the principles of co-production and to embedding these in all aspects of their work
Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate effectively with a range of different social care stakeholders including people and communities, practitioners, managers, academics and policy makers
High level of personal organisation and motivation
Collaborative and flexible approach to work and excellent inter-personal skills
An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses and an ability to work reflexively
Good skills in building networks with others (possibly including people who draw on care and support, carers, practitioners, managers, policy makers, researchers and others)
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
