Head of Ref Policy - Swindon, United Kingdom - Research England

Research England

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Swindon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £50,702
Job grade:

Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
RE
Administration
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Fulltime, Parttime, Compressed Hours
Number of jobs available:
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SwindonAbout the job

Job summary:

Purpose of the role

The Head of REF Policy will play a leading role in the development and implementation of REF 2028 guidance and criteria.

Building on the work of the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP) and working with colleagues across Research England and the other funding bodies, the post-holder will develop the detailed policy for REF 2028.

You will lead the REF policy team within Research England that will develop the REF 2028 guidance and deliver the assessment.

You will deputise for the REF Director as required, liaising with stakeholders across the HE sector and representing the assessment at conferences and other national fora.

Job description:

Reporting lines

Line managed by: REF Director
Line manager to: Senior Policy Advisor (REF policy) and Policy Advisor (REF policy).

Responsibilities

Develop the detailed guidance for REF 2028, leading on key policy areas, including the development and implementation of research culture indicators and REF 2028 open access requirements
Overseeing policy liaison with the expert and advisory panels
Make a major contribution to effective relations with HE institutions and with the REF expert panels
Providing authoritative advice and guidance on the REF to a range of audiences
Represent the REF team, giving presentations and leading discussions at external meetings
Maintain a comprehensive and accurate knowledge of the REF guidelines, criteria and procedures
Prepare guidance, reports and other documents for a range of internal and external audiences
Support the sharing of information and development of knowledge across the team
Oversee recruitment, training and guidance for the REF panel secretariat
Directing and coordinating the work of internal project groups
Manage and support the development of policy team members
Deputise for the REF Director as required

Other key information

Research England is based in Bristol, colocated with the Office for Students. UK Research and Innovation's head office is in Swindon, with a further administrative office in London. The postholder will be required to attend meetings in London and Swindon.
The post requires some travel within the UK. The postholder will be required to attend meetings of assessment and advisory panels which take place throughout the UK. Meetings of the REF Steering Group rotate between locations in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Person specification:

Shortlisting criteria

Essential:_
Demonstrable experience and understanding of research policy related to higher education and an ability to relate this to wider policy areas
Demonstrable experience and understanding of policy relating to research culture and careers
Strategic thinking skills and a broadbased view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their impact or wider implications
Ability to draw together and present reasonable conclusions from a wide range of incomplete and complex evidence and data
Ability to communicate complex policy issues to wideranging audiences
Ability to establish influential, strategic relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders at a senior level
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language, which is tailored for the reader. Writing will be strong, persuasive, and effective
Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, think strategically, prioritise effectively and to balance a demanding and varied workload
Track record of leadership and team management, or a proven ability to motivate, empower and inspire others to work effectively to deliver personal and team objectives
Desirable:_
Experience of research assessment and REF policy and implementation
Experience of commissioning external evaluation and evidence gathering work
Qualifications:_
Degree or equivalent qualification

Interview criteria

Essential:_
Demonstrable experience and understanding of research policy related to higher education and an ability to relate this to wider policy areas
Strategic thinking skills and a broadbased view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their impact or wider implications
Ability to draw together and present reasonable conclusions from a wide range of incomplete and complex evidence and data
Ability to communicate complex policy issues to wideranging audiences
Ability to establish influential, strategic relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeho