European Advisor

2 months ago

Swindon, United Kingdom UKRI Full time

**UKRI International**

**European Advisor**

**Salary**: £31,931
**Hours**: Full Time (Min 0.8 FTE)
**Contract Type**: Fixed Term Contract - 24 months
**Location**: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working)

**Closing Date**: Friday 8 September 2023

**About UKRO**:
The UK Research Office (UKRO) is a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) team supporting UK engagement in EU funded research and innovation programmes. As part of UKRI International, we work with partners across government and our stakeholders to maximise UK engagement in Horizon Europe.

**Job Overview**:
The roles sit with the wider team of European Advisors and post-holders will also have responsibilities to deliver UKRO subscriber services and National Contact Point services. The team delivers National Contact Point services on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to support the UK’s continued engagement in the Horizon Europe programme. We are recruiting for two EA roles who will deliver NCP activities with particular focus on the ERC and on Widening Participation.

Specific activities include:

- Build up in-depth knowledge of the Horizon Europe schemes and funding opportunities across your portfolio, including monitoring updates or developments, and dissemination to relevant audiences (researchers, research managers).
- Develop resources, factsheets, articles and guidance material for areas within your portfolio.
- Contribute to the networking of the office by attending events in the UK and in Brussels.
- Monitor EU policy priority areas.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the opportunities offered by the entire the Horizon Europe programme to the UK research and innovation community, including interim measures during the delay to UK association.
- Understanding the practical issues facing universities and research institutes on pre-and post-award with regards to the acquisition and management of European funding.
- Developing expertise and knowledge of relevant EU research and innovation policy priorities, in addition, you will be given the opportunity to specialise and become expert in key policy areas.

**Person Specification**

Essential
- Knowledge of EU funding, especially Horizon Europe
- Awareness or interest in research and research policy
- Previous experience of managing a diverse portfolio and conflicting demands with the ability to prioritise workload
- An understanding of the work of UK Research and Innovation and its constituent councils
- An understanding of UK research and higher education funding system

For a full job description please visit our careers page

**Benefits**

We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning.
- Flexible working arrangements
- An outstanding pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave allowance - not including public holidays
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Salary**: £31,931.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 230000U6

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