Vacancy for Research Fellow / Policy Analyst
15 October 2007
The application process for this position is now closed.
The Russell Group aims to ensure that policy development in a wide range of issues relating to higher education is underpinned by a robust evidence base and a commitment to civic responsibility, improving life chances, raising aspirations and contributing to economic prosperity and innovation. Our work engages with key public policy areas including the economy, industry, the labour market and R&D; tax, and education from early years’ provision, schooling and further education to workforce development.
The Russell Group (RG) is now looking to recruit a Research Fellow / Policy Analyst to engage with a range of key policy issues, including university research, knowledge transfer and the future of the academic workforce.
The salary for Research Fellows is between £25,000 and £45,000 depending on experience. Salary is reviewed regularly to reflect performance.
Key elements of the role:
- Engage in high quality research and analysis with a range of outputs including articles and reports
- Identify potential barriers to policy change and work to develop innovatice, evidence-based solutions
- Produce high quality, succint briefing papers on relevant issues
- Help organise meetings, for example by identifying the right speakers or roundtable participants
- Manage projects and outputs
- Ensure close relations are fostered with key partners and stakeholders
- Represent the programme and the organisation externally, including public speaking
- Contribute to the strategic vision for the RG programme
- Take a lead in developing policy solutions
- Be a valued staff member at RG with a willingness to work across programme areas
Person Specification:
- A good degree - second degree desirable
- At least 2-years experience in work which involves research/policy analysis is desirable
- Good knowledge of domestic policy and practice (and ideally of higher education but not essential)
- First class research skills
- Ability to write in clear, concise English essential
- Entrepreneurial attitude and evidence of initiative
- Good level of numeracy essential
- Strong time management and ability to manage own workload
- Attention to detail
- Self starter
- Ability to think creatively
- Confident and capable communicator, both in writing and orally
- Able networker with diverse groups including academics, policy makers and relevant stakeholders
We are more than happy to consider applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis eg part-time, from home on certain days etc and can accommodate a variety of personal circumstances. Secondments also considered.
Closing date: 12 November 2007