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Full Job Description
+ Gathering, collating and analysing information from a variety of sources to inform, scope and manage effective funding policy development and implementation
+ Drafting a range of written documents containing proposals and recommendations including policy papers for various senior UKRI Boards and Committees
+ Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that policies and processes are fit for purpose and achieve the optimum balance between policy and process harmonisation and user specific interventions
+ Bringing perspectives from research organisations to develop and implement policies across UKRI, and embed them to improve research culture and address system wide issues
+ Working closely with the research community to implement policy changes
+ Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with individuals in each of the nine Councils and appropriately engaging key external stakeholders in developments (e.g. Research Organisation Consultation Group (ROCG), Cabinet Office, DSIT, ARMA etc.)
+ Providing support and deputising for the Policy Leads and Associate Director in their leadership and reporting roles including representation at internal and external groups, networks and events, Applications that do not include a cover letter evidencing each criterion will not be considered.
Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
+ Proven experience of research administration and strategy development with excellent understanding of the UK research and innovation landscape (S & I)
+ Previous experience of developing and implementing funding policy or strategy within research organisation or funder (S & I)
+ Demonstrable strategic thinking, with ability to think creatively to develop and coordinate solutions to complex situations (S & I)
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good attention to detail and ability to articulate complex information clearly (S & I)
+ Experience of working with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels (S & I)
+ A demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others to ensure-buy in, particularly in the pursuit of common goals when there are conflicting perspectives (S & I)
+ Ability to proactively plan and prioritise own workload to successfully deliver projects, and respond flexibly to changing priorities and ambiguity (S & I)
+ Strong analytical skills, including experience of interpreting, connecting, synthesising and summarising information from a range of sources to identify key themes and opportunities (S & I)
The UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement Team is part of UKRI Funding Services and is responsible for creating and delivering consistent funding policy and process across the nine UKRI Councils.
The UKRI funding policy encompasses the policies and processes associated with the UKRI funding of research, innovation and training awards across the whole funding lifecycle. Developed by the UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement team, these policies-alongside the grant terms and conditions-govern over £4 billion in funding annually.
These policies shape every stage of the funding process: from determining the eligibility of individuals and organisations, to specifying the information required in applications, to guiding how applications are assessed, and funding decisions are made. They also define how awarded grants are managed post-award.
Funding activities are undertaken by the Councils who manage their own strategies and budgets. The Funding Policy and Engagement team plays a critical underpinning role in simplifying and improving the collective funding policy environment based on user needs.
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 outstanding 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
Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
+ Drafting a range of written documents containing proposals and recommendations including policy papers for various senior UKRI Boards and Committees
+ Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that policies and processes are fit for purpose and achieve the optimum balance between policy and process harmonisation and user specific interventions
+ Bringing perspectives from research organisations to develop and implement policies across UKRI, and embed them to improve research culture and address system wide issues
+ Working closely with the research community to implement policy changes
+ Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with individuals in each of the nine Councils and appropriately engaging key external stakeholders in developments (e.g. Research Organisation Consultation Group (ROCG), Cabinet Office, DSIT, ARMA etc.)
+ Providing support and deputising for the Policy Leads and Associate Director in their leadership and reporting roles including representation at internal and external groups, networks and events, Applications that do not include a cover letter evidencing each criterion will not be considered.
Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
+ Proven experience of research administration and strategy development with excellent understanding of the UK research and innovation landscape (S & I)
+ Previous experience of developing and implementing funding policy or strategy within research organisation or funder (S & I)
+ Demonstrable strategic thinking, with ability to think creatively to develop and coordinate solutions to complex situations (S & I)
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good attention to detail and ability to articulate complex information clearly (S & I)
+ Experience of working with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels (S & I)
+ A demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others to ensure-buy in, particularly in the pursuit of common goals when there are conflicting perspectives (S & I)
+ Ability to proactively plan and prioritise own workload to successfully deliver projects, and respond flexibly to changing priorities and ambiguity (S & I)
+ Strong analytical skills, including experience of interpreting, connecting, synthesising and summarising information from a range of sources to identify key themes and opportunities (S & I)
The UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement Team is part of UKRI Funding Services and is responsible for creating and delivering consistent funding policy and process across the nine UKRI Councils.
The UKRI funding policy encompasses the policies and processes associated with the UKRI funding of research, innovation and training awards across the whole funding lifecycle. Developed by the UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement team, these policies-alongside the grant terms and conditions-govern over £4 billion in funding annually.
These policies shape every stage of the funding process: from determining the eligibility of individuals and organisations, to specifying the information required in applications, to guiding how applications are assessed, and funding decisions are made. They also define how awarded grants are managed post-award.
Funding activities are undertaken by the Councils who manage their own strategies and budgets. The Funding Policy and Engagement team plays a critical underpinning role in simplifying and improving the collective funding policy environment based on user needs.
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 outstanding 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
Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
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