Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client - the UK''s national body for the humanities and social sciences - in seeking a Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement. The postholder will join the Policy Directorate team, providing key support in the delivery of the organisation''s global research and innovation policy work. This is a new role in the organisation''ss Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement Team. Working with the Team Head it will lead the academy''s growing global research and innovation policy activities, including the academy''s international policy data capabilities, the academy''s international policy work on international comparative RandD, knowledge systems strengthening, evidence-informed policymaking and equitable partnerships. Working with the Head and two other Deputy Heads the role will identify, cultivate and maintain impactful relationships and networks with researchers, policymakers and practitioners to enhance the influence of the academy''s international engagement and international policy programmes and activities. A key aspect of the new role will be to help build out and develop coherence in the academy''s global research and innovation policy portfolio - an area of burgeoning work and considerable senior leadership and sector interest. This might include, for example, exploring the international connectedness of the humanities and social sciences in an increasingly contested world, the role of and support needed for the ..... full job details .....