Policy Manager

The Russell Group, which represents 24 leading research-intensive universities in the UK, is seeking a Policy professional to work within their Research and Innovation Policy team. This is a permanent full-time post. 

The role involves: 

• Taking ownership for the development of, and advocacy for, Russell Group policy positions within a number of higher education policy areas in the research and innovation policy team, in particular our work on Research policy
• Carrying out analysis and research, including data analysis
• Managing research projects and outputs
• Managing links with key stakeholders in business, government, our universities and other partners
• Writing and contributing to high quality, persuasive and evidence-based papers for a variety of audiences including government, member universities, and policymakers
• Contributing directly to communications outputs including press statements, blogs, opinion pieces and occasional media interviews.
• Using this work and other insights to lobby for outcomes that will be of benefit to our members and their partners. 

Candidates must demonstrate that they can manage and prioritise a challenging and varied portfolio of work, meet tight deadlines, pick up a range of topics quickly and with authority, and work cooperatively as part of a team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience of working in policy analysis and development
• Project management skills and experience of owning projects and policy areas
• Capability to respond effectively to rapidly changing policy environments including by showing sound judgement in re-prioritising workplans
• Ability to analyse policy issues and propose solutions - demonstrating political awareness and sensitivity to different viewpoints
• Experience of using a range of data/information sources to inform evidence-based policy development
• Experience of networking and influencing diverse and senior groups of stakeholders
• Ability to communicate diplomatically in person and in writing, including representing organisations externally
• Experience of working in higher education and/or research and innovation policy is desirable 

Our Candidate Pack, which includes a full vacancy description for the role, and our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form are available to download from: http://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacancies/ 

We welcome applications from people whatever their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, or age. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion as a core part of our values, which are stated in the Candidate Pack document. 

The starting salary will be in the range of £50,000-£55,000. This is dependent on skills and experience and a higher salary may be available for an exceptional candidate. 

The post is based in our Central London office with flexibility for home working for part of each week. Benefits include a generous career average pension, and enhanced parental leave/pay and flexible working polices. 

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 6^th November 2024 

If you have not heard by 21^st November 2024 your application will not have been successful. 

To apply, please submit the following via the 'Apply' button above by the deadline: 

1) An up-to-date CV (max. 2 sides of A4) including:

1. details of your current and past employment
2. your degree qualifications including subjects and grades
3. two references (your current/most recent employer and a former line manager)                                                                              

2) A cover letter (max. 2 sides of A4) addressing the following:

1. how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role
2. why you are interested in working for the Russell Group

 For a confidential discussion, please contact Stephanie Smith on 020 3816 1310 or at Stephanie.Smith@russellgroup.ac.uk.

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