Academic Policy Specialist

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our policy impact team in London at the University of Oxford's Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre.

The Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre exists to enhance understanding of modern slavery and transform the effectiveness of laws and policies designed to address it. The Centre funds and co-creates high-quality research with a focus on policy impact and brings together academics, policymakers, businesses, civil society, and survivors to collaborate on solving this global challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maximise the impact of the Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC's research on laws and policies to address modern slavery.
  • Work collaboratively with researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and law-makers as part of the University of Oxford's only dedicated Policy and Evidence Centre.
  • Proactively and independently work at the interface of public policy and research, with expertise in issues relating to modern slavery and human rights.
  • Have a good understanding of policymaking and law-making processes in the UK.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly research literate, and have a strong track record of collaboration and teamwork.

About You

You will have experience of working at the interface of public policy and research, with expertise in issues relating to modern slavery and human rights. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly research literate, and have a strong track record of collaboration and teamwork.

Application Process

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages), setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

Please quote Vacancy ID 175602 on all correspondence.



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