The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre runs regular funding programmes that provide excellent opportunities for collaboration.
Job opportunity: Impact and Knowledge Exchange Officer
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to take on the role of Impact and Knowledge Exchange Officer.
As Impact and Knowledge Exchange Officer you will play a pivotal role in the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre team, providing expert input in order to turn the Centre’s research into impact within the fields of policy, professional practice and public engagement.
You will help to raise the profile of the Centre’s work, developing relationships and working with wide-ranging partners and communities to advance social change through research, and playing a key role in upskilling and supporting the team in impact capacity and capability.
You will drive forward key aspects of the Centre’s impact agenda including further development and implementation of the impact strategy, project management of Demonstration Projects and evidence-based Continuous Professional Development for practitioners, as well as planning and delivery of impact and knowledge exchange events.
Salary: £37,174 – £45,413 per year
Location: University of York
Deadline: 26 August 2025
Centre Research Affiliates Scheme
People with a professional research interest in vulnerability and policing can apply to become a Research Affiliate.
Early Career Researcher Development Fund
Our Early Career Researcher (ECR) Development Fund funds research that aligns with the Centre’s programme of work.
PhD Network
Our PhD Network brings together a community of PhD students across multiple disciplines who focus on the intersection of vulnerability and policing.
Translational Fellowships
The Translational Fellowships funding programme enables practitioners and policy makers to research problems or solutions in their work.
Get involved
If you are interested in the Centre’s work and want to find out more about how you can get involved then please email vulnerabilitypolicing@york.ac.uk.