Communications and Research Officer - Belfast, United Kingdom - Silverwood Recruitment

Silverwood Recruitment

Verified Company

Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Title:
(Communications) Research and Policy Manager

Duration:
The post is a 2-year fixed-term full-time position (with the possibility of extension)

The Research & Policy Manager will work across the organisation to support research & policy initiatives and projects, including communications and events support as per the Strategic Plan.

Duties:

Develop and lead highquality and impactful research and policy projects.
Identify new topics and develop new research proposals.
Oversee the delivery of major research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specifications, time and budget.
Undertake desk, qualitative and quantitative research to support our policy objectives.
Produce highquality research and policy reports through clear writing and analysis.
Lead and support policy and influencing projects.
Coordinate expert groups to support research and other projects.
Engage a range of stakeholders including charities, companies, government depts, higher education institutions and other relevant key stakeholders.
Develop stakeholder lists for specific projects and events and ensure the OCN NI database is maintained and developed.
Develop and produce blogs.
Support our communications work including our online presence; newsletters; dissemination activities and press releases.
Attend conferences and speak on webinars.
Communicate project information and status to all relevant parties, providing early warning and escalation of key issues to the senior management team.
Act as a primary contact point for all internal and external partners and ensure strong business relationship management.
Work with Institute Partners, sponsors and researchers to ensure the project portfolio is visibly relevant and integrated into current strategies and policies.
Support the organisation and the wider team.
Ensure all data and information relating to areas of work are managed and maintained in line with data protection regulations (GDPR)

Essential Criteria

Degree or equivalent in the relevant area.
At least 3 years of relevant project management experience within a research environment.
Experience in planning and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Experience in report writing.
Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a wide range of people and audiences at all levels.
Able to work on own initiative as well as proven team building and motivational skills.
Time management, prioritisation, and calmness under pressure.
Good IT and tech skills.

Desirable Criteria
Knowledge and understanding of NI politics and education policy.

Pension: 6% Employee & 6% Employer contributions.

Location:
Belfast

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (exclusive of lunch breaks). Flexible start/finish times are in operation with core working hours from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Holidays:
Entitlement is 39 days each year inclusive of statutory and public holidays.

INDNICHE

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
£32,300.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits: