Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Build Relationships & Strengthen System Knowledge Mobilisation Capacity

·         Develop and maintain strong cross‑sector partnerships with researchers, clinicians, commissioners, policymakers, VCSE organisations and community groups to support two‑way knowledge exchange.

·         Champion the role and value of knowledge mobilisation across GM, raising awareness of evidence‑informed decision‑making and supporting colleagues to articulate evidence needs.

·         Actively participate in local, regional and national KM networks (including the ARC KM Fellow Network) to share best practice, enhance capability and strengthen evidence brokerage across the system.

·         Integrate with new and existing GM knowledge mobilisation, implementation and improvement initiatives, aligning activity with strategic priorities.

Identify Local Evidence and Knowledge Needs

·         Collaborate with system leaders, service teams, policy colleagues and analysts to identify evidence gaps, priority questions, commissioning needs and areas requiring synthesis or translation.

·         Conduct and contribute to needs assessments that map local challenges, population health issues, transformation priorities and opportunities for evidence‑informed practice.

·         Work closely with researchers to ensure understanding of GM system needs and influence the development of relevant, timely and actionable research outputs.

Curate, Synthesise and Translate Evidence for Decision‑Making

·         Conduct or commission rapid evidence reviews, summaries, horizon scans and other knowledge products using robust search and appraisal methods.

·         Synthesise complex academic research, data and evaluation findings into clear, accessible, context‑specific insights suitable for senior decision‑makers.

·         Develop evidence products (e.g., infographics, briefings, slide decks, policy summaries, decision aids, lay materials) tailored to different audiences.

·         Ensure continuous flow of insights to stakeholders by maintaining effective communication channels and addressing barriers to knowledge use.

Support the Implementation, Adoption and Spread of Evidence

·         Apply a range of KM and implementation science frameworks to help teams translate research into practice.

·         Facilitate workshops, round‑tables, seminars and learning sessions that bring together researchers, staff, system leaders, community representatives and service users.

·         Support adoption‑ready innovations by interpreting findings, contextualising evidence and co‑designing implementation approaches with stakeholders.

·         Provide hands‑on support to teams integrating evidence into service redesign, pathway development, strategic planning and commissioning decisions.

Evaluate Knowledge Mobilisation Activity and Impact

·         Collect and analyse process and outcome data to understand how evidence is accessed, used and influencing decisions across the system.

·         Use a range of evaluation techniques such as reflective logs, observational data, contribution analysis, feedback collection and case study development.

·         Produce reports and case studies demonstrating impact, promoting learning across NHS GM and contributing to national ARC KM evaluation programmes.

·         Continuously refine KM approaches based on evaluation insights, emerging needs and stakeholder feedback.