Head of Policy and Partnerships

1 month ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as Head of Policy and Partnerships. This is a key role in our Research England (RE) Knowledge Exchange policy team, where you will develop and deliver policy across a range of areas of activity within knowledge exchange.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of, and act as an authoritative source of advice on, knowledge exchange policy and interpretation of analysis with the ability to distil key points for a range of audiences.
  • Lead on policy on, and delivery of, methods and processes for allocating funding for KE working within the context of overall RE KE policy priorities, contributing to KE formula funding but with a primary focus on strategic and project funding, including contributing to wider RE approaches.
  • Support senior colleagues on the development of KE wider policy and funding, making recommendations on how policy objectives can be addressed, taking into consideration availability of appropriate evidence and institutional burden.
  • Play a key role in the development and delivery of RE's national KE metrics programme, leading on managing key stakeholders and strategic partnerships in a complex and novel work programme, commissioning activities to support metric development on particular topics as required to meet RE data needs, and providing technical advice on approaches to Associate Directors and Director for KE.
Requirements
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the UK research and higher education policy, including formula and/or project approaches to KE funding.
  • Ability to develop an authoritative knowledge of evidence relating to KE, identify policy solutions and share knowledge and solutions effectively with others in order to make effective recommendations about future RE policy.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, including in relation to commissioning external evaluation and evidence gathering work.
About UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create a single, streamlined organisation. We will oversee UKRI's England-only functions in relation to university research and knowledge exchange (KE). This includes providing grant funding to English universities for related activities; developing and implementing the Research Excellence Framework in partnership with the UK Higher Education funding bodies; and coordinating the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). UKRI will build and sustain the conditions for a healthy and dynamic research and KE system in English universities.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer.

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