Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Imperial War Museum

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Job Summary

Join IWM’s research team and help deliver ambitious research and knowledge exchange activity. You’ll develop academic partnerships, secure external funding, build research capability, and support impactful projects that strengthen IWM’s position as a leading Independent Research Organisation.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering IWM’s research ambitions. As Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, you’ll support the development and delivery of research and knowledge exchange activity, strengthening IWM’s position as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO). This role is responsible for securing external research funding, building research capacity, supporting collections-based research and innovative museum practice, and developing academic partnerships that deliver meaningful impact.

Working closely with colleagues across the museum and with external academic and funding partners, you’ll help embed research and knowledge exchange at the heart of IWM’s work, ensuring our collections, expertise and stories continue to inspire new research and public understanding

Job Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Experience managing or supporting research funding applications, including major external funders such as UKRI, AHRC, or similar.
Strong understanding of research processes, governance, ethics, and compliance requirements.

Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Excellent written communication skills, including producing high-quality funding bids and applications.

Financial awareness and experience supporting grant management activities.

Experience monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on research activity and impact.

Experience leading, managing, or developing others.

A track record of building partnerships with academic institutions or research organisations.

The ability to work collaboratively and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Research
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager

Job: Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager

Organisation: Imperial War Museum

Postcode: SE1 6HZ

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