Policy Analyst – Industrial Innovation Policy

IfM Engage; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global not-for-profit consultancy as a Policy Analyst at IfM Engage, part of the University of Cambridge. The role combines economic and public policy expertise with responsibilities that include data analysis and program management. Ideal for early-career and experienced candidates, offering up to £48,000 and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in economics, engineering, or public policy.
• Knowledge of industrial safety is highly desirable.
• Interest in technology and innovation policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme management support for the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety.
• Evidence gathering and data analysis.
• Draft briefings and reports.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Degree in economics, engineering, or public policy

Job description

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Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) is a global not-for-profit policyconsultancy unit based at IfM Engage, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University ofCambridge. CIIP helps governments and public agencies to design and implementeffective industrial innovation strategies and programmes, drawing on cutting-edgeacademic research and real-world policy insights. CIIP specialises in policies for technology, manufacturing, and industrial innovation, and provides expert consulting,training, and international benchmarking services to help shape effective policies.

For the position of Policy Analyst, both early career and experienced applicants will be considered. The salary for the Policy Analyst is up to £48,000 per annum, based on the candidate’s skills and experience, plus a generous benefits package, including private healthcare insurance. IfM Engage is responsible for ensuring that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

This is a fixed-term position for 2 years in the first instance, with the option to be extended based on performance, grant funding availability and internal approval.

A successful candidate will have a strong background in either economics, engineering or public policy, with knowledge of topics related to industrial safety highly desirable, a firm grasp of key technology and industrial trends, and have an interest in technology and innovation policy, economic development and/or industrial policy. The ideal candidate should also show strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in event coordination along with the ability to work across diverse international teams and contribute to the Unit’s global work.

Role Summary

The selected candidate will have the following main responsibilities:

• Provide programme management support for the Global Initiative for IndustrialSafety.

• Evidence gathering and data analysis.

• Drafting of briefings and reports.

• Ad-hoc activities to support the delivery of consulting projects

For a full job description, please visit our careers page: Careers - IfM Engage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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