Policy Engagement Fellow: Place-Based Policy & Partnerships

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

28–30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Policy Engagement Fellow to drive NTU’s UPEN Programme work, connecting place-based policy engagement with academic expertise.

You will collaborate with UPEN Programmes Place Team, develop case studies, monitor policy developments, and build partnerships with civic organisations and policy actors.

This fixed-term, part-time role offers flexible working and a commitment to impact through knowledge brokerage and funding proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis, civic engagement, or knowledge brokerage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Understanding of research impact and evaluation methods.
• Proactive approach to developing projects and securing funding.
• Desire to develop and test connections between research and policy needs.
• Interest in understanding and recording what works.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver place-based case study for UPEN Programmes.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments relevant to place-based engagement.
• Act as a knowledge broker, connecting NTU expertise with policy and civic partners.
• Support research, evaluation, and the creation of outputs for non-academic audiences.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with policy actors and civic organisations.
• Contribute to funding proposals and strategic income generation.
• Evaluate and report on the impact of engagement activities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Civic engagement

Knowledge brokerage

Strong communication

Partnership development

Research impact

Funding acquisition

Job description

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Policy Engagement Fellow to drive NTU’s UPEN Programme work, connecting place-based policy engagement with academic expertise.

You will collaborate with UPEN Programmes Place Team, develop case studies, monitor policy developments, and build partnerships with civic organisations and policy actors.

This fixed-term, part-time role offers flexible working and a commitment to impact through knowledge brokerage and funding proposals.