Ref 2029 Policy and Support Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Research England

Research England

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Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £28,498

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Executive Officer

UKRI Band C
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
RE
Administration
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working
Number of jobs available:
4Contents

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Bristol (Hybrid)About the job

Job summary:

REF 2029 POLICY AND SUPPORT OFFICER

Salary:
£28,498 per annum

Hours:
Full time or Part time (minimum 0.6 FTE)

Contract Type:
Permanent (Fixed Term to Jan 2030 then redeployed within the organization)

Location:
Bristol (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 19 Feb 24

About us

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, with the most recent exercise concluding in 2021. It is a peer review assessment process involving submissions from higher education institutions across the UK. The REF is delivered by Research England on behalf of the four UK higher education funding bodies. REF is a fast-moving exercise managing a wide range of policy areas, expert panel members that span all research disciplines and types of research outputs. Key to our success will be close team working and supporting each other through peak periods. Joining our team provides a great deal of opportunity to learn and develop.

Purpose
The REF Administration Team is responsible for all administrative tasks throughout this complex, large-scale project.

Key to the success of the REF project is team working, and while all members of the REF Administration Team will have individual responsibilities, they will need to work together to support the delivery of key tasks during peak periods.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop or consolidate skills and experience relating to managing multiple complex administrative tasks, supporting governance processes and policy development or project management, and building productive senior relationships, this could be for you.

Job description:

Main outputs and activities

Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Organise all travel and accommodation
Organise and circulate relevant papers, briefing notes and action notes for meetings. This may agenda setting and minute taking as required
Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases as needed
Produce high quality PowerPoint presentations in the REF style
Liaise with panel members and secretariat staff on administrative issues and to ensure effective provision of administrative support
Assist with equality and diversity data analysis
Model exemplary professional behaviours, including flexible, agile and collaborative working, leading by example.

Person specification:

Shortlisting Criteria

Experience of quickly learning the detail of new areas
A creative, flexible and positive approach to problem solving and the ability to show initiative and manage ambiguity
Good team worker committed to collaborating to achieving results, willing to assist other members of staff during busy periods, able to identify and respond positively to the needs of colleagues
A flexible and positive approach to developing, maintaining and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Interest in developing knowledge of the higher education sector and the REF

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £28,498, Research England contributes £7,694 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Additional information
Developing talent_:

We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career.

Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences.

We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations.

Benefits:_
Flexible Working
30 days annual leave + Public Holidays
Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme
Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider

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Selection process details:

For more information and to apply, please visit our Careers Pages.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment

Security:

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This job is broadly open to the following groups: