Senior Policy Advisor

7 days ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Research England Full time

Job Summary

Senior Policy Advisor - Knowledge Exchange

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this role is to oversee funding allocations and/or funded awards and in policy development, particularly assimilating evidence that is both qualitative and quantitative and producing detailed papers and briefings.

Main Outputs and Activities

  • Contribute to the development of knowledge exchange policy and funding, particularly incorporating policy objectives within the processes, while considering the level of institutional burden and monitoring information required.
  • Support the development of Spending Review evidence, both qualitative and quantitative.
  • Respond to queries from government, including updates on emerging policy priorities and more business-as-usual work on knowledge exchange policy activity.
  • Specific responsibility for considering evidence and analysis to inform research and evaluation and monitoring of knowledge exchange policy/HEIF, including assisting in procuring and commissioning external work and managing external suppliers as necessary.
  • Work on projects as they arise to meet emerging knowledge exchange policy priorities and other emerging Research England priorities.
  • Support the development of Spending Review evidence, both qualitative and quantitative.

Generic Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop effective relations with universities and other external organisations.
  • Assess and use accurate qualitative and quantitative evidence in policy development.
  • Internal project management (may include co-ordinating project management with external groups and/or using consultants to deliver part of reform programme).
  • Represent Research England at external meetings and presenting to external groups.
  • Initial preparation of Research England Board papers and other documents.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

  • Experience of working in a higher education, or research-based organisation.
  • Experience of policy development in the HE sector.
  • Demonstrable interest in developing knowledge of the higher education sector in which Research England operates.
  • Experience of working effectively in a team, planning and leading activities.
  • Ability to write clear and accurate correspondence, appropriately tailored to the audience and in accordance with the house style.
  • A confident and approachable communicator able to communicate and build effective working relationships with people at all levels internally and externally, in a clear, concise and fluent manner.
  • Demonstrating a creative, flexible and positive approach to problem solving.

Benefits

Alongside your salary, Research England contributes towards your being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Additional Information

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.

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