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We are creating a new Policy Unit at our Loughborough University London campus and this exciting new role will be key to bringing this important initiative to life.
The Unit will form part of a University-wide strategy for policy development and engagement and will aim to bolster the University’s profile with policy leaders and influencers. It will also engender a strong and active policy-oriented culture internally.
The Unit will seek to influence not just Westminster based activity, but also regionally and internationally, and with regulators, think tanks and other relevant policy forums. The themes or priorities for the Unit will build on the University’s distinctive strengths and strategic priorities and will bring together experts from different disciplines to tackle major societal issues.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
Role Purpose
To manage delivery of the programme of events and publications provided by the Policy Unit, and to manage systems and processes associated with delivery of activities across the University which are funded or supported by the Policy Unit.
The Policy Unit Manager will also lead on ensuring high quality programme and communications management and will be the main secretariat support for the Management Team and the external Advisory Board.
The position is Full time and open ended. Salary will be on Management Specialist Grade 7, £42,149 to £50,296 per annum, plus £3,252 per annum London allowance, at a starting salary commensurate with experience and confirmed on offer of appointment.
The appointment will be subject to the University’s normal Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic and Related staff/Operational and Administrative staff, details of which can be found here.
The University is committed to enabling staff to maintain a healthy work-home balance and has a number of family-friendly policies which are available at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/a-z/family-leave-policy-and-procedure---page.html.
Loughborough University London Staff are eligible to apply for an interest free season ticket loan and corporate gym membership.
Please follow this link for details.
Deadline for applications: 17 June 2022
Interviews will be held on: 24 June 2022.
