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Demonstrators Deputy Lead (University of Birmingham, Grade 8)

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8, salary £56,535.

Part time (18.75 hours per week)

Fixed Term contract up to December 2027

Closing date: 1st February 2026

To apply

Find out more about the role and apply here. All informal enquiries can be sent to Robin Miller, email: [email protected].

Description of Duties

Role Summary

Overall coordination of the Demonstrator Model is provided by the IMPACT Demonstrator Lead, based at the University of Birmingham. This post, the Demonstrator Deputy Lead, will work alongside the Demonstrator Lead to implement the delivery of the model and share learning on how evidence can better inform strategic decision-making in adult social care. They will liaise with key actors within the Demonstrator sites during the initial set up phase including senior decision-makers, professional leads, service providers, people who draw on care and support, family carers, and the voluntary and community sector. They will support the Strategic Improvement Coaches through facilitating a community of practice and providing opportunity for shared reflection. They will help to promote the work of IMPACT and learning on how evidence can inform strategic decisions in adult social care to professional, practice, lived experience, and policy audiences across the UK. This role is therefore a unique and exciting Enterprise, Engagement and Impact opportunity which will involve engaging with academic and non-academic stakeholders across the adult social care sector. It would be suited to a candidate who is confident in applied research and who has expertise in relationship-building, communicating with a variety of audiences, and working collaboratively to achieve practical change.

Main Duties

You will lead and contribute to a range of Enterprise, Engagement & Impact activities, including:

  • To work alongside the national Demonstrator Lead in the overall leadership, coordination, and delivery of the Demonstrator model
  • To contribute to the induction and on-going support of Strategic Improvement Coaches as they are appointed to new projects
  • To facilitate learning networks and opportunities for shared reflection across the Strategic Improvement Coaches
  • To provide guidance and support to the Strategic Improvement Coaches on the Demonstrator approach and associated processes within IMPACT (e.g. monitoring and evaluation)
  • To support the Strategic Improvement Coaches on translating learning from individual projects to a wider audience
  • To represent the Demonstrator Model at internal and external meetings and events, including those for a professional, practice and academic audience
  • To work with the Strategic Improvement Coaches and the Demonstrator Lead in addressing challenges which arise in the delivery of the projects and the overall model
  • To undertake rapid reviews of evidence related to topics which are being addressed within demonstrator projects and develop accessible overviews of findings
  • To demonstrate a commitment to the active and meaningful involvement of people whose voices are seldom heard and to co-production at all stages of projects 
  • Contribute to the overall success of IMPACT through engaging with its wider activities, participating in sharing of learning and development opportunities, and collaborating with other colleagues in relation to the implementation of the Demonstrators and / or their roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

  • Demonstrable commitment to the values of co-production and an understanding of how to embed these values in Enterprise, Engagement & Impact activities
  • Postgraduate qualification OR equivalent professional qualification OR sufficient policy and practice experience to demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills
  • An understanding of the factors that enable or prevent change in organisations, practice and policy and the contribution of evidence to successful implementation
  • Commitment to reflective approaches to learning by self and others
  • Excellent presentation skill in person and virtually
  • An ability to adapt communication approach to reflect needs of potential social care stakeholders 
  • High level of personal organisation and motivation 
  • Collaborative and flexible approach to work and excellent interpersonal skills
  • An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses in leading projects and solving problems which may arise
  • Actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion with internal and external stakeholders
  • The role can be based at the University of Birmingham, but can also be based anywhere in the four nations of the UK and can be based predominantly at home.
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