Policy Manager

4 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Manager to join our team at UK Research and Innovation. As a Policy Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing research funding policies that support the excellence and impact of research in universities in England.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement research funding policies that align with the strategic objectives of Research England.
  • Work closely with colleagues across UKRI and government, universities, and other external organisations to ensure effective policy development and implementation.
  • Lead and support discrete areas of the SIRF review, including the development of a communications and engagement plan.
  • Manage the SIRF Review programme management plan and programme management for discrete SIRF review work packages.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, including competitive funding such as the Enhancing Excellence in England (E3) portfolio.
  • Support senior colleagues in the development and implementation of wider work packages within the SIRF Review.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of research policy and interpretation of analysis with the ability to distil key points for a range of audiences.
  • Give presentations and lead discussions at internal meetings relating to research evidence and policy.
Requirements
  • Experience synthesising information from different sources to draw conclusions.
  • Experience of monitoring and/or evaluation, or the equivalent applicable skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders both orally and in writing.
  • Experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage own workload, resolve competing demands, and cope with changing priorities in a flexible and proactive way.
Desirable
  • A degree level qualification or relevant equivalent education or experience.
  • Experience of managing policy-related programmes.
  • Experience of working in the higher education and/or research system.

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