ARC Wessex is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to support applied health and care research that responds to, and meets, the needs of local populations and local health and care systems. Knowledge Mobilisation underpins its five themes: Data & Technology, Healthy Communities & Prevention, Integrated Health & Social Care, Living well with Long-Term Conditions, and Mental Health.

Knowledge Mobilisation (KM) supports teams to create outputs that are accessible, practical, and tailored to local and national needs. It includes engaging with people working in health and social care and academics to understand their needs, co-production, evidence synthesis, sharing findings in meaningful ways, implementing findings into practice, and influencing decision and policy-makers. The team are recruiting Principal KM Fellows to provide senior support in the initial stages of programme set up and structure, to ensure the long-term success of the KM programme throughout the ARC Wessex lifecycle. 

Fellowships will provide the opportunity for individuals interested in KM to ensure that the priorities of the health and social care system drive applied research and embed KM into all ARC Wessex research from inception. They will also offer learning and development opportunities to build individual capacity and capability in Knowledge Mobilisation. We welcome applicants from health and social care and/or applied health research backgrounds. KM is about getting the “right information” to the “right people” in the “right format” at the “right time”, consisting of activities and outputs that build awareness, disseminate findings and enable effective use of research.

Post holders will work across the ARC Wessex thematic programmes to support and enable knowledge mobilisation throughout, supporting them to meet the strategic objectives of ARC Wessex, working alongside the Collaboration Hub: Implementation & Scaling, Knowledge Mobilisation, Methods & Analytics, Research Capacity Development, and Research Inclusion & Engagement. 

This opportunity is aimed at individuals with the potential to become leaders in KM, who have an interest in the Knowledge Mobilisation of research and the use of best evidence and Knowledge Mobilisation across health and social care sectors.

The successful candidate will have: a relevant PhD qualification (or equivalent experience delivering service innovation and evaluation), a publication track record commensurate with stage of career, well developed communication and relationship building skills, experience and examples in successful knowledge mobilisation. 

We are looking to appoint ambitious individuals with the confidence and experience to engage with collaborators and stakeholders at all levels of seniority, across different geographies and sectors of the health and care system; and a willingness to work with research partners and others across the NIHR ARC network and our local health and care systems. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and writing skills, demonstrate past ability to meet project milestones within agreed timelines and produce work of high quality. Extensive experience of working with mental health, community services, and /or and Integrated Care Board (ICB) is essential, alongside being able to work creatively and manage uncertainty.

Postholders will be based at NIHR ARC Wessex Office, Chilworth, and employed by University of Southampton who offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. Subject to agreement, posts could be offered on a secondment basis.

For informal discussions, contact ARCWessex@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 Pro rata per annum
Part Time (14 hours per week) Fixed Term for 6 months

Join us at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and help support our CHS programme. We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to the NIHR Sustainability team and its external partners.

Who are we? 

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing? 

You will help support the delivery of the Climate, Health and Sustainability (CHS) programme and the wider team, contributing to day‑to‑day activities that help the programme run smoothly. The role will involve supporting ongoing work, helping to improve ways of working, and providing practical assistance across a range of tasks. You will build your knowledge of the CHS programme over time and use this to support colleagues and respond to queries.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and resolving complex enquiries and casework independently.
• Acting as the main point of contact for CHS team’s shared mailbox and internal engagement platform, monitoring activity to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Managing the diaries of senior colleagues and coordinating a range of internal and external meetings, activities and events. Including booking venues and speakers.
• Analysing and evaluating specialised information and data, identifying areas for further investigation
• Contributing insight to the development of new or revised policies and systems.

Who are we looking for?

You will be an experienced Sustainability professional with a strong understanding of the links between Climate, Health and Sustainability. You’ll be confident applying this knowledge to business priorities and capable of interpreting complex data clearly and concisely. You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. A genuine interest in sustainability will be key to your success in this role.

Other skills to be successful in this role are:

Why join us?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, to look after them we offer:

• A generous benefits package (see full details here)
• Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)
• A culture of wellbeing and support- we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019.
• A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth.

The role is offered at 36 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below:

For an informal conversation, contact: hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,236 to £35,608
Full Time Permanent

Join us at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). We are seeking a Sustainability Programme Manager to manage and deliver a range of sustainability activity across the organisation. This will be a critical role in supporting the NIHR to meet our sustainability objectives.

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing?

As Sustainability Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of sustainability activity across NIHR. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help ensure our sustainability ambitions are embedded into strategies, systems and ways of working.

Key responsibilities include:

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is motivated by sustainability and brings passion and knowledge to the organisation. You will be comfortable working across different priorities and be able to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Why Join us?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, to look after them we offer:

• A generous benefits package (see full details here)
• Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)
• A culture of wellbeing and support- we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019.
• A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth.

The role is offered at 35 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below:

For an informal conversation, contact: hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent