Policy Officer (Research and Innovation)

Salary: £35,159 to £36,935 (starting salary range) Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week) Pension: USS Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, 3 well-being days, and a Christmas office closure Location: Hybrid, flexible working model with an office located in central London. Occasional UK-wide travel for GHE and relevant events. Reports to: Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International) Purpose GuildHE is seeking an ambitious Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our organisation s growth. Working directly with the Head of Research Policy and the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International), you will help monitor, analyse, and respond to policy initiatives within the research and innovation space. You will support a range of member-focused events and activities to ensure staff in our member institutions are well-informed and supported. This includes supporting the management of the GuildHE Research Consortium and leading on the organising and delivery of our flagship annual PGR Doctoral Festival, helping our members develop, share best practices, and maximise their research impact. Key Responsibilities Policy Analysis and Communication Horizon Scanning: Monitor government departments (e.g., DSIT, DfE), funding and regulatory bodies (UKRI, Research England, OfS, Innovate UK), and other stakeholders for policy updates, funding calls, and consultation launches in relation to Research and Innovation policy. Briefings: ..... full job details .....