Policy and Information Manager

As a Policy and Information Manager in the Policy Information and Knowledge Management Team, you will play a key part in ensuring that MRC and UKRI effectively meet public accountability and support the implementation of policies and knowledge sharing initiatives.

You will coordinate the provision of corporate information in response to a wide range of requests from external and internal stakeholders, drafting responses and the compilation, analysis and presentation of corporate information, working closely with colleagues within MRC and the UKRI Corporate Hub.

• Researching and compiling relevant information, in response to requests from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting and agreeing responses, ensuring tone and content are appropriate, working closely with colleagues in MRC and the UKRI Corporate Hub, and ensuring that specified/agreed deadlines are met and appropriate sign off obtained.
• Monitoring key government, parliamentary and stakeholder announcements, policies and reports and summarising these as appropriate for MRC management and staff.
• Planning and managing activities to maintain MRC’s ability to respond to all inquiries in a timely fashion, including maintaining relevant systems, guidance and Standard
• Operating Procedures and providing training to colleagues
• Supporting engagement activities with Parliament and devolved administrations.
• Assisting in policy and advocacy activities, including representing the MRC on relevant groups.
• Supporting and helping develop the Policy Information and Knowledge Management team to be as effective as possible, including developing and maintaining PIKM team resources.
• Actively develop professional and technical expertise.
• Any other duties that may be required of the post as delegated by line manager or senior staff.

Personal Specification  

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Significant experience of information research and analysis, as well as report writing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate presentations and written documents and present complex information to a wide range of audiences
• Experience of working from first principles, exercising judgement and discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively and to build effective relationships and networks with people at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to management of work area or project, including the coordination of input from different sources
• Ability to influence and persuade others, and to negotiate diplomatically
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills and able to work under pressure managing conflicting priorities and time effectively
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org 

How to apply:

For full details, please visit our careers site via the 'Apply' button. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. 

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