An opportunity has arisen to join the UKRO team and to contribute to championing UK engagement in European research funding.
Job Overview
The UKRO Senior European Advisor & National Contact Point (NCP) Coordinator role is based in the UK with an expectation of regular travel to Brussels ensuring in-person engagement with the European research and policy environment through networking and workshop events.
The day-to-day role is interesting and varied, covering NCP services, monitoring policy updates, producing UKRO portal articles and written briefs, networking and building key contacts within the European Institutions as well as stakeholder relations in the UK within and outside of UKRI, and in addition providing detailed and knowledgeable advice concerning participation in European research funding.
The role is fast-paced, with a considerable degree of autonomy and agency required by, and afforded to successful candidates.
Key details
£43,116
Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 hours per week FTE)
Permanent
Polaris House, Swindon (with regular travel to Brussels)
Hybrid working available.
Closing date Sunday 8th December 2024
Responsibilities
- Oversight and coordination of UKRO NCP services, ensuring consistent resource for NCP helpdesk services and delivery of timely training webinars ahead of key deadlines primarily for Legal and Financial questions, as well as for the New European Bauhaus scheme.
- Deploying and developing expert knowledge on legal and financial issues relating to European research and innovation policy.
- Providing high-quality guidance and advice on EU funding programmes and their implementation, as well as carrying out regular presentations, briefings and training sessions to UK researchers and businesses.
- Liaise with and develop effective contacts with the European Commission and other European institutions and organisations.
About you
- An understanding of the European funding landscape, including legal and financial aspects, preferably with experience of working in a role that promotes effective UK engagement in EU research, innovation and higher education activities, or equivalent experience.
- An understanding of the work of UK Research and Innovation, its constituent councils, as well as UK research and higher education funding systems.
- Leading and driving projects, demonstrating sound project management and organisational skills, including the use of effective change management mechanisms.
- Ability to think creatively, offer new insights and generate new ideas with practical application, demonstrating initiative.
To view the full job description and to apply please visit the Senior European Advisor job advert on the UKRI careers site.