Senior Policy Adviser

5 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Research England Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 347697**Salary**:

- £43,116- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer- UKRI Band E**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- RE - Business Development**Type of role**:

- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 2Contents

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- BristolAbout the job

**Job summary**:
**Senior Policy Advisers**

**Salary**: £43,116 per annum
**Hours**:Both roles**:Full Time
**Contract Type**: One role is Open Ended (permanent); one is fixed term (9 months)
**Location**: Bristol (hybrid)
**Closing Date**: 28 April 24

**Purpose of the job**

The main purpose of these roles is to oversee funding allocations and/or funded awards and in knowledge exchange policy development - assimilating evidence that is both qualitative and quantitative and producing detailed options set out in briefings.

**Context**

The post holder will join the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Policy Team in Research England, UKRI. This team supports the higher education sector to enhance its work with businesses, public sector and local communities for the benefit of the economy and society. The team work to meet Government priorities to provide assurance that universities are delivering efficiency and effectiveness in all forms of KE, in appropriate ways. Working with colleagues internally, in institutions, with academic and other experts and Government and other partner organisations, the post-holder will develop and deliver policy across a range of areas of activity within knowledge exchange.

We use the term ‘knowledge exchange’ to cover the multiple interactions between universities and businesses, public services, charities and communities to create societal and economic benefit. If you have these qualities and experience; knowledge and interest in higher education knowledge exchange policy & funding then we would very much like to hear from you.

**Job description**:
**Responsibilities**
- Further detail is supplied in the job specification. Key responsibilities of the posts include:_
- Contribute to the development of KE policy and funding, particularly incorporating policy objectives within processes, considering the level of institutional burden and monitoring information required.
- Supporting the effective distribution of formula funding for KE (HEIF) and associated funding analysis and assurance processes and contributing to the policy delivery of activity such as the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
- Work within a team to assist with consideration of evidence and analysis to inform research, evaluation and monitoring work, including assisting in procuring external work and managing external suppliers;
- Assess and use accurate qualitative and quantitative evidence in policy development, including for Spending Reviews;
- High quality drafting skills - producing written content for specialist and non-specialist audiences, and contributing to high-level strategic briefings;
- Act as a point of contact for queries from the sector and wider stakeholders on knowledge exchange;

**Person specification**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Experience to include**
- Experience of working in a higher education, or research-based organisation.
- Experience of policy development in the HE sector.
- Experience of working effectively in a team, planning and leading activities.
- Strong project management skills.
- An ability to present complex data and initial recommendations clearly and effectively, both visually and in writing.
- Ability to write clear and accurate correspondence.
- Strong organisational skills.

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £43,116, Research England contributes £11,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.**Additional information**
- Developing talent_:
We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences. We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations.
- Benefits:_
- Flexible Working
- 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays
- Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme
- Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider

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**Selection process details**:

- For more information and to apply, please visit our Careers Pages
- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).- People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.**Medical**:
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