Programme Impact Lead (KTP Associate)

Manchester Metropolitan University; All Saints, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

Position: Programme Impact Lead (KTP Associate)

Based at: Delamere Health, Cheshire

Salary: Up to £36,000

The role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop new capabilities that will evaluate the Delamere Treatment Model and create a paradigm shift in treating addiction behaviours to achieve lasting positive outcomes more effectively for the greater public good.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will work in a hybrid model, from home, at Manchester Metropolitan University and at Delamere Health's premises in Northwich, Cheshire.

To find out more about Delamere Health, go to delamere.com

Qualifications we require:

A good honours degree in Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or a related subject (or equivalent experience).

A master's qualification in a relevant subject and/or recognised qualifications related to substance use is desirable.

Application requirements:

Specialist Knowledge:

• Substance use pathways and behaviours, personal recovery capital, co-creation approaches, and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Problem solving
• Excellent project management skills
• Interpersonal skills and empathy

Experience:

• Prior experience of working in a care industry setting
• Prior knowledge/lived experience within addiction or substance misuse services

About KTP:

For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• Opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• Opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lucy Webb [e-mail] or Professor Rob Ralphs [e-mail]

Apply at manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.

Please note that first-stage interviews for this position are scheduled to take place on 7th May.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.