Policy & Engagement Lead, Regional Insights

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Policy and Engagement Officer to support Insights North East (INE) within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. You will connect research, policy and practice to promote evidence-informed decision-making across the North East and lead INE’s events and engagement programme.

Secondments from public authorities and non-academic settings are welcome. The post offers a university environment with opportunities to influence regional policy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a public policy environment.
• Understanding how decisions are made in policymaking.
• Ability to turn evidence into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver workshops, events, and networking opportunities linking research, policy and practice.
• Build and manage relationships with policymakers, researchers and partners to strengthen knowledge mobilisation.
• Deliver INE's communications including digital channels, newsletters and event outputs.
• Monitor regional and national policy developments and identify implications for INE's work.
• Coordinate and support projects across the INE workplan within budgets and timescales.
• Produce and support dissemination of policy briefings, reports and blogs.

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Policy and Engagement Officer to support Insights North East (INE) within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. You will connect research, policy and practice to promote evidence-informed decision-making across the North East and lead INE’s events and engagement programme.

Secondments from public authorities and non-academic settings are welcome. The post offers a university environment with opportunities to influence regional policy and outcomes.