Head of Policy and Research

MILLIONPLUS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education association in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Head of Policy and Research. This role involves managing the policy and research strategy, drafting terms of reference, and promoting policy outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong analysis skills and experience in policy research, contributing to a dynamic programme that influences the public policy agenda. This is a unique opportunity to impact higher education policy at a national level.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring, developing, and delivering policy programmes.
• Proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the policy and research strategy.
• Draft terms of reference for policy research projects.
• Promote outcomes of policy papers and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analysis skills

Experience in policy research

Ability to draft policy papers

Job description

MillionPlus, The Association for Modern Universities, is seeking a highly motivated Head of Policy and Research with strong analysis skills and experience in undertaking original policy research.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in monitoring, developing and delivering a dynamic policy and research programme, a passion to promote higher education and an interest in influencing the public policy agenda.

Your role

You will be responsible for managing the policy and research strategy of MillionPlus, ensuring that policy projects are managed and completed on time and to budget. In liaison with the CEO, you will draft the terms of reference of policy research projects (including external commissions), work in partnership with other organisations and stakeholders as required and play a key role as the author of research reports, policy papers, consultation responses, evidence to Select Committees and briefings for internal circulation and publication to a wide range of audiences, including Ministers and MPs. You will convene MillionPlus Networks and Working Groups associated with the role, ensuring timely input and feedback to the policy and research programme as well as individual projects. In liaison with the CEO and working closely with Head of Public Affairs and Head of Communications, you will assist in promoting the outcomes of MillionPlus policy papers.