The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM) is looking for a Research Inclusion Lead: Apply by 18 September 2026 @GM) is looking for a Research Inclusion Lead: Apply by 18 September 2026

What if making research more inclusive wasn’t a side project, but a strategic leadership role? NIHR ARC-GM has just created exactly that and it’s open to experienced professionals across its partner organisations.

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) is inviting expressions of interest for a new role: Research Inclusion Lead.

This is a genuine leadership position not a token advisory seat designed to embed inclusive and equitable approaches at the heart of the collaboration’s work.

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM): Quick Overview

• Organization: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM)
• Role: Research Inclusion Lead
• FTE: Up to 0.2 (designed to sit alongside an existing role)
• Duration: Available until 31 March 2031
• Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM): What Is This Role About?

The Research Inclusion Lead will join the ARC-GM Executive Group, providing strategic leadership to embed inclusive and equitable approaches across the entire collaboration. This isn’t a peripheral advisory function — it’s a seat at the executive table, working directly alongside researchers, public contributors, and partner organisations.

The successful applicant will help shape and deliver ARC-GM’s Research Inclusion Strategy, with responsibilities spanning:

• Tackling barriers to participation in research
• Strengthening workforce inclusion across the collaboration
• Supporting research that better reflects the diverse communities of Greater Manchester

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM): Who Should Apply?

Applications are welcome from colleagues employed by ARC-GM partner organisations, with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Applied research
• Community engagement
• Public involvement
• Equality and inclusion
• Workforce development
• Related fields

The ideal candidate is described as an experienced leader who is genuinely passionate about making research more inclusive ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to take part in, contribute to, and benefit from research.

What’s the Time Commitment?

The role is funded for up to 0.2 FTE (roughly one day a week), and is specifically designed to sit alongside an existing role meaning applicants don’t need to give up their current position to take this on. It’s available through 31 March 2031, offering genuine long-term continuity rather than a short-term appointment.

What Do You Need to Submit?

Applicants should prepare:

• An expression of interest (maximum two pages), outlining your motivation for applying and the experience you’d bring to the role
• A CV (maximum four pages)

How to Apply

Full details, including the complete role description, are available through ARC-GM’s official Expression of Interest document, downloadable from their website.

Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates can contact Sue Wood at Sue.Wood@mft.nhs.uk.

About ARC-GM

ARC-GM is currently transitioning into a new period of NIHR funding running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with updated research themes and programmes set to be announced soon. The collaboration’s broader work spans areas including digital health, economic sustainability, evaluation, healthy ageing, implementation science, mental health, and organising care — reflecting a wide-ranging applied research agenda across Greater Manchester.

Why This Role Stands Out

Final Thoughts

For experienced professionals in applied research, community engagement, equality and inclusion, or workforce development who want their inclusion work to carry real strategic influence, ARC-GM’s new Research Inclusion Lead role offers a rare combination: an executive-level seat, manageable time commitment, and multi-year funding through 2031.

Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

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