Research Impact Manager – Delivering Evidence-Based Impact

Welcome to HMC

At HMC, we are committed to a sustainable blue future. With a proven track record of impactful work on the national and international stages, we simplify the complexity of ocean governance to catalyse meaningful, positive change. Drawing from a wealth of collective experience, our team sets the standard for best practices and identifies innovative yet pragmatic solutions.

Our expertise spans a range of areas, including blue economy planning and strategy, offshore energy, natural capital, ocean climate, fisheries management, and equitable transitions. Our clients include Defra, the Crown Estate, Natural England, the Marine Management Organisation, UNEP, UNDP, World Bank, NERC, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, UNESCO IOC, and the Offshore Wind Industry Council. Learn more about our portfolio at www.howellmarine.co.uk.

Your role at HMC

Howell Marine Consulting (HMC) are looking for a Research Impact Manager who can work across public, private and academic sectors to maximise impact on over £20 million worth of UK research across four leading UKRI research programmes – ECOWind, ECOFlow, INSITE and ValMAS – and to develop new research funding opportunities in the UK and globally.

You will be working alongside our existing Research Impact Manager and sector leads in HMC as well as researchers and policy makers, coordinating and managing activities to achieve research goals and deliver critical impact to help shape future marine policy and delivery, with duties including:

Specific role requirements:

• Managing delivery of impact and programme level scientific objectives, including integration of projects within research programmes and across the UK and global research landscape.
• Working closely with HMC science leads, act as an interface between the research community, government and private sector to develop the delivery of marine science into operational decision making as well as management of external affairs and science profile raising.
• Understanding and keeping up to date with relevant advances in the research community, industry trends and technology developments.
• Networking with the academic, public and private sectors.
• Contribute to the development of the HMC research impact offering including the development of new research programmes.
• Writing articles, blogs and supporting the communication of science outputs and HMC’s contribution to research impact as well as appearing at conferences on behalf of HMC.
• Mentoring and managing junior HMC staff.
• Any other duties required in the spirit of the post.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A post-graduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Applied experience in government, industry, NGO, academia or consulting.
• Familiarity with intergovernmental, regional, or national governmental bodies.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working with the academic community to support impact in the public or private sector.
• A strategic and innovative mindset, coupled with the ability to make informed decisions backed by evidence.

Package

HMC does not have an office, so the role is home-based but with regular opportunities to meet with colleagues. The package for this role includes:

• Agreed salary on the pay scale which is set between £40,000 and £50,000 (pro rata if part time) and increased in line with inflation.
• HMC have an annual bonus scheme in place worth up to 10% of your annual salary (dependent on company performance).
• Contributions to a workplace pension scheme in line with statutory requirements.
• 28 days of paid holiday per annum.
• Office equipment to allow home working including:
  • Computer (MacBook Air).
  • Workstation if required (e.g. adjustable desk and chair).
  • Mobile Phone (iPhone).
  • Office stationery.

Application

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8th July 2025. To apply please email a CV and cover letter to recruitment@howellmarine.co.uk. Please get in touch for an informal chat about the role.