NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium Evaluation & Impact Fellow

Overview

The University of Birmingham is hiring an Evaluation & Impact Fellow for the National Institute for Health and Care Research Maternity Disparities Consortium. This £50 million national programme is co-led by the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University to deliver a step change in maternity outcomes and develop future research leaders. The role focuses on inequalities before, during, and after pregnancy.

Who can apply

Applicants must have substantial experience in mixed-methods, theory-driven, and/or implementation-focused evaluation, along with the ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative evidence from multiple sources. Experience in realist evaluation, programme evaluation, impact evaluation, sustainable healthcare or environmental impact assessment, and engagement with industry or other external partners is considered advantageous.

What you get

The position offers a part-time salary in the range of £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, with potential progression once in post to £63,606. This is a fixed-term contract scheduled until 31.07.2030, operating at 18.75 hours per week.

Requirements

The role requires leading the design, coordination, and delivery of the programme-level evaluation of the Consortium. Responsibilities include evaluating scientific and programme impact, implementation and integration across themes, intervention progression, methodological innovation, adoption and scale-up, NHS and service influence, environmental sustainability, external leverage, and the Consortium's contribution to reducing maternity inequalities. Candidates will co-design evaluation frameworks, apply mixed-methods approaches, lead the development of the Consortium-wide Evaluation and Impact Framework, and contribute to the Innovation strategy and industry engagement. The successful candidate is expected to spend the majority of their time on campus.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online by submitting an electronic application alongside a supporting statement demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-08. The contract runs as a fixed-term appointment until 31.07.2030.