Policy Manager

You will lead their innovation portfolio, taking a creative and evidence-based approach to policy development and advocacy, working with their 24 leading research university members with the Government, with key research and innovation funders, with business, third-sector partners, regulators, and internationally with like-minded bodies. You will undertake research and provide robust and clear evidence and persuasive advocacy to support the delivery of the Russell Group’s strategic objectives. The role involves: leading the development and direction of Russell Group’s innovation policy work, including initiating new strands of work and activity where appropriate; proactively monitoring policy developments to identify potential issues, opportunities, and challenges; advocating for the Russell Group and its policy positions; managing and delivering research project; writing high-quality, persuasive and evidence-based briefing papers, consultation responses, and reports on relevant issues for a variety of audiences; contributing directly to public facing outputs including press statements, blogs, opinion pieces and occasional media interviews  ; representing Russell Group interests externally at events and meetings with stakeholders and policy makers, including public speaking.