Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Westward House, Bristol (Hybrid) About the job Job summary The post holder will join the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Policy Team in Research England, UKRI. This team supports the higher education sector to enhance its work with businesses, public sector and local communities for the benefit of the economy and society. We use the term knowledge exchange to cover the multiple interactions between universities and businesses, public services, charities and communities to create societal and economic benefit. These interactions include joint research and development projects, consultancy and training, knowledge transfer partnerships and setting up new companies and social enterprises. A Higher Education Policy Adviser contributes to the Councils work by working with colleagues to develop and/or implement Research England policy and by managing and sometimes leading relations with universities and other external organisations. The main purpose of these roles are overseeing 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. Job description Contribute to the development of KE policy and funding, particularly incorporating policy objectives within the processes, while considering the level of institutional burden and monitoring information required Specific responsibility for considering evidence and analysis to inform research and evaluation and monitoring of KE policy/HEIF, including assisting in procuring and commissioning external work and managing external suppliers as necessary; Supporting the development of Spending Review evidence, both qualitative and quantitative. Responding to queries from Government, including updates on emerging policy priorities and more business-as-usual work on KE policy activity, Working on projects as they arise to meet emerging KE policy priorities and other emerging Research England priorities; Act as a point of contact for queries from the sector and wider stakeholders on knowledge exchange, particularly focussed on use of and monitoring HEIF formula funding as well as broader work, and building relationships with nominated external stakeholders for effective policy engagement and dissemination; Person specification Experience of working in a higher education, or research-based organisation. Demonstrable interest in developing knowledge of the higher education sector in which UKRI 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 of £45,272, Research England contributes £13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Developing talent: 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. Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning A list of benefits below. An excellent defined benefit pension scheme 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI UKRI Things you need to know Selection process details Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click apply for further information and to visit our careers page. 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