Department Centre for Reviews and Dissemination Salary £46,049 - £56,535 per year (reduced pro rata for part time working) Grade Grade 7 Contract status Fixed term Hours of work Part-time Based at University of York campus (with some remote working options available) Interview date To be confirmed Posted Date 10/08/2026 Apply by 24/08/2026 Job Reference 15230 Documents 15230.pdf (PDF, 256.38kb) Role Description Department The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD), an academic research department at the University of York, is recruiting an Evidence Synthesis Knowledge Exchange Content Manager. Role In this pivotal new role, as part of the department’s Communication and Impact Group and under the direction of the group Chair and Departmental Management Team, you will lead and coordinate our website and social media activities. You will turn complex evidence into accessible, impactful digital content to be shared across multiple channels, tailored for different audiences, and ensure appropriate governance and quality (including accessibility).

Working with and supporting CRD content creators, primarily core programme and project leads, you will enable effective and professionally managed knowledge exchange activity. This will help ensure that information about ongoing CRD projects is actively shared and promoted, and that project outputs are properly disseminated to maximise research impact. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders involved in our evidence production and promoting findings, and in the provision of evidence synthesis guidance and training.

Our digital media content aims to support policy, practice and research decision-making needs. Skills, Experience And Qualifications Needed For a complete description, see .

Key elements include: Level 6 qualification, or equivalent professional experience





Knowledge and understanding of evidence synthesis including broad understanding of the methodology and how it is used to inform health and care decision-making Strong knowledge of digital technologies, social media and their application in communicating evidence for research

Demonstrable experience at a strategic level of managing website and social media activities for a complex organisation or department, and in structuring and delivering engaging digital content

Knowledge of social media monitoring platforms for managing social media activity and delivering insights for evaluation Demonstrable experience of rapidly understanding and responding to individual project-specific target audiences and needs

Experience of working within a team to meet agreed organisational digital needs – preferably in a research environment This is a part-time position on average of 1 day per week and is fixed term for 2 years in the first instance.

Interview Date: To be confirmed For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Rachel Churchill ([email protected]). CRD is a friendly and supportive workplace. We embrace hybrid and adaptable working patterns, enabling staff to work partly remotely (within the UK) according to the requirements of the role.

We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture where we can all be ourselves. CRD holds a Silver Athena Swan award. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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