Policy & Research Officer

The Policy & Research Officer is an exciting new position in the team at the UK Council for Graduate Education, reporting to the Director, and ensuring that the Council's work is underpinned by rigorous research and policy analysis.
This will include critical contributions to flagship programmes through which the Council seeks to champion research supervision: the RSVP project (www.rsvp.ac.uk), a prestigious, multi-institutional partnership led by the university of York, funded by the Research England Development Fund; and the nationally recognised RSRP (www.supervision.ukcge.ac.uk) scheme.
The Policy & Research Officer will draft research and policy briefings on postgraduate education to be shared with the sector, including post-event reports on Council activities, and help to identify and shape future collaborative research proposals.
Possessing strong research skills and previous experience of research and data analysis, you should have an understanding of postgraduate education, be able to think strategically and to identify ways to improve research and policy activities. Excellent communication and influencing skills are also essential for this role, as are advanced Microsoft office skills.

Staffordshire University is an award winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years' experience, we are a successful, confident and ambitious modern university, with a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond.
Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures.
This is a key reason why we are ranked 2nd in the UK for quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, THE Impact Rankings 2023) and why we're in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).
As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as "outstanding" or "very considerable", demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.
When you join Staffordshire University, you join a highly supportive, supportive, boundary-pushing culture where insight and innovation is celebrated, expertise is valued, and excellence is rewarded. We can't wait to see the contribution that you make to the continued growth and success of the Institution.

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay


• 32 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days


• Excellent Pension Scheme


• Access to continued professional and personal development


• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme


• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus


• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.