European Advisor


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Details

Reference number

303112

Salary

£31,931

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
D

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

24 Months

Business area

UKRI – International

Type of role

European Opportunities

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

Swindon

Job summary

About UKRO:

The UK Research Office (UKRO) is a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) team supporting UK engagement in EU funded research and innovation programmes.   As part of UKRI International, we work with partners across government and our stakeholders to maximise UK engagement in Horizon Europe.

 

Further information on UKRO can be found on the website at http://www.ukro.ac.uk

The roles sit with the wider team of European Advisors and post-holders will also have responsibilities to deliver UKRO subscriber services and National Contact Point services. The team delivers National Contact Point services on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to support the UK’s continued engagement in the Horizon Europe programme.  We are recruiting for two EA roles who will deliver NCP activities with particular focus on the ERC and on Widening Participation.

Specific activities include:

  • Build up in-depth knowledge of the Horizon Europe schemes and funding opportunities across your portfolio, including monitoring updates or developments, and dissemination to relevant audiences (researchers, research managers).
  • Develop resources, factsheets, articles and guidance material for areas within your portfolio.
  • Contribute to the networking of the office by attending events in the UK and in Brussels.
  • Monitor EU policy priority areas.

Job description

  • Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the opportunities offered by the entire the Horizon Europe programme to the UK research and innovation community, including interim measures during the delay to UK association.
  • Understanding the practical issues facing universities and research institutes on pre-and post-award with regards to the acquisition and management of European funding.
  • Developing expertise and knowledge of relevant EU research and innovation policy priorities, in addition, you will be given the opportunity to specialise and become expert in key policy areas.

Person specification

Essential

  • Knowledge of EU funding, especially Horizon Europe
  • Awareness or interest in research and research policy
  • Previous experience of managing a diverse portfolio and conflicting demands with the ability to prioritise workload
  • An understanding of the work of UK Research and Innovation and its constituent councils
  • An understanding of UK research and higher education funding system

For a full job description please visit our careers page

We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning.

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • An outstanding pension scheme
  • 30 days annual leave allowance – not including public holidays
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community.

Selection process details

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, matched with the criteria. To apply for the role, click on #Apply at advertiser’s site’

The closing date for applications is Friday 8 September 2023

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Recruitment Team
  • Email : recruitment@ukri.org
  • Telephone : Recruitment Team

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@ukri.org

Further information

https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/european-advisor-3408
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