UKRI is seeking a Senior Policy Implementation Manager to join its Horizon Europe Guarantee team.
Job Overview
As one of two Senior Policy Implementation Managers in the Horizon Europe Guarantee team, the job holder will lead on a portfolio of work and provide support to the Team Head. A key part of the role is to ensure that the UK Research and Innovation sector remains supported via underwrite funding for Horizon Europe calls not covered by the Horizon Europe association deal announced by the UK government on 7 September 2023. This is a live programme with an expansive and diverse portfolio that requires high levels of attention to detail, a proactive nature, and an ability to build collaborative relationships across the organisation.
Reporting to the Head of team, the postholder will support delivery of the UK government’s safety net of funding for the UK research and innovation community over the period of uncertainty over the last 3 years. This role will lead the day-to-day policy management for all non-ERC and non-MSCA Horizon Europe guarantee grants; this will include identifying policy gaps and areas for policy improvement, undertaking options appraisal and making the case for change; providing advice and information to colleagues within the time, across UKRI, and key stakeholders; engaging with the UK research community and government departments (for example, DSIT); leading project sprints; and supporting the wider team to ensure overall effective delivery of the Horizon Europe guarantee.
This role will work across the breadth of the Horizon Europe guarantee and will have a focus on all non-ERC and non-MSCA grant types. The post-holder will collaborate within the guarantee team and across UKRI to deliver flexibly and at pace. The role requires a proactive approach as well as excellent planning, engagement, and communication skills. The Senior Policy Implementation Managers will need to build positive relationships and work effectively across UKRI and with external stakeholders, including internationally.
- Salary: £40,543
- Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
- Contract Type: Fixed Term – 24 months
- Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working – 1 day on site)
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 November 2023, with interviews due to take place from Friday 8 December.
Further information on this vacancy is available on the Careers Portal.