Policy Adviser- People and Planet

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Royal Society Full time

Job Scope:
**Job scope**

The Royal Society is looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as a Policy Adviser in our People and Plant team in Science Policy. Working with some of the UK’s leading scientists, the successful applicant will be a part of a friendly and highly visible team within the Society and have the opportunity to impact policy decisions relating to human flourishing within the constraints of the natural environment.

This is an exciting time to be joining the People and Planet team as we begin a range of new programmes. At least initially, your role will involve working with a Senior Policy Adviser on projects relating to the environment. Possible topics for this programme include how to ensure that nature-based solutions to climate change deliver as much for nature as they do for climate, what is the future of food and agriculture, and how can we improve our resilience to drought?

This position is suitable for an efficient and motivated person with experience of engaging policy stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

You will have experience of successfully undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports, and managing events and projects.

You will be expected to work closely with staff, Fellows and others to provide expert insight on issues relating to environmental change.

We typically undertake the following activities, on topics that reflect the Society’s priorities:

- Projects: Analysing the scientific evidence relating to major policy issues in collaboration with other experts
- Reports & publications: Producing reports, statements, consultation responses and other publications on a regular basis
- Events: Bringing together policymakers, academics, businesses and NGOs to discuss current topics in science policy

In addition to working on the environment programme, the successful applicant will be expected to support the work of the wider team and task manage other members of staff on specific projects. Working under the guidance of a Senior Policy Adviser, you will also contribute to the overall development and delivery of the objectives of the People and Planet team, as well as the wider Science Policy directorate.

**The Royal Society**

The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists. Our fundamental purpose, reflected in our founding charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage its development and use for the benefit of humanity. We are the world’s oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.

Providing scientific advice to shape policy and the wider public debate is one of the Society’s strategic priorities. Our work in the Science Policy directorate focuses on global challenges such as pandemic responses, climate change, and energy, food, and water security. We make the case for strengthening investment in research and innovation and developing STEM education, and we set out the potential for emerging areas of science and technology such as data science, AI and genetic technologies.

**Reports to**: Senior Policy Adviser, People and Planet

**Location**: Carlton House Terrace, London, plus hybrid remote working

**Pay Band**: D

**Salary**: £35,931-£44,913 per annum

**Hours**: 35 hours/week

**Contract**: Permanent

**Responsibilities**:

- Leading and coordinating a particular area of the Society’s policy work, including managing finances and using appropriate tools to help delivery.
- Keeping up to date with science and policy developments in the UK, Devolved Administrations and globally and able to spot opportunities for deployment of that knowledge.
- Working within the Royal Society’s governance systems to create, plan and deliver programmes.
- Managing projects, ensuring agreed activities are delivered on time, on budget and within the desired scope.
- Drafting and editing policy reports, briefs and other written outputs.
- Organising events, liaising with the Society’s internal conferencing and events teams.
- Using analytical skills to critically assess difference forms of evidence, including quantitative and qualitative data.
- Undertaking horizon scanning and using other futures techniques to create forward-looking policy.
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues and Fellows.
- Creating national and international networks of contacts with policymakers, scientists and other stakeholders across different levels of seniority.
- Representing the Society and its policy positions in meetings with government, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders.
- Undertaking other reasonable activities as required.

Key Knowledge and Skills Required:
**Experience/abilities**
- Able to convey complex scientific, technical and policy-related ideas effectively

Essential

Skilled oral and written policy communication for a range of audiences

Essential

Effective interaction with people at all levels of seniority

Essential

Able to pr

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