Senior Funding Policy Manager

The UKRI Funding Policy Team is critical to the delivery of the Simply Better Funding Programme in creating and delivering consistent policy and process across the nine UKRI Councils, but also has a key role in delivering ‘business as usual’ and will exist beyond the legacy of the SBF programme.

Funding policy includes the processes, mechanisms and policies associated with UKRI funding of research, innovation, and training awards (i.e., research and innovation grants, fellowships, studentships and intramural research).

The role is critical to the success of the UKRI Funding Policy team which has a role in:

• Development and delivery of research and innovation policies that are being brought together the Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) Programme across the nine UKRI Councils and cross-cutting funds with the aim of achieving the optimum balance between process and policy harmonisation and user targeted interventions
• Development and delivery of research and innovation policies that are critical to the success of the SBF Programme and The UKRI Funding Service (TFS)
• Scope and delivery of a number of key projects to support the delivery of organisational priorities, including the UKRI Strategy and government initiative on reducing bureaucracy.

• Gathering, collating and analysing information from a variety of sources to inform, scope and manage effective funding policy development and implementation
• Drafting a range of written documents containing proposals and recommendations including policy papers for various senior UKRI Boards and Committees
• Providing support and deputising for the Policy Leads and Associate Director in their leadership and reporting roles including representation at internal and external groups, networks and events
• Maintaining an awareness of relevant developments in strategy, processes, policies, technology etc.

S: Assessed at Shortlisting

I: Assessed at Interview

Essential

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (S)
• Previous experience in policy or strategy development and implementation (S/I)
• Demonstrable experience and evidence of strategic level thinking (S/I)
• A demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others to ensure-buy in, particularly in the pursuit of common goals (S/I)
• Strong analytical skills including, experience of interpreting, connecting, synthesising and summarising information from a range of sources to identify key themes and opportunities (S/I)

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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.

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