AddressJob details
Job reference
24/111720
Date posted
06/03/2024
Application closing date
22/03/2024
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
Job category/type
Professional Support
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Assistant Director and Head ofStrategic Public Policy and Analysis
Job description
Reporting to the Vice-President Strategic Engagement and External Affairs, the Assistant Director and Head ofStrategic Public Policy and Analysis will establish a new Strategic Policy Unit within the Strategic Engagement and External Affairs Section to enhance the institutional and research partnerships with Policy and decision makers, to enhance the university’s overall engagement with government, the third sector and business and will promote Queen’s research locally, nationally and internationally.
Alongside the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR), they will liaise closely with colleague across the University, including the Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Director of Research, and the Faculty Deans of Research to ensure that Queen’s research is linked to Public Policy development within the Northern Ireland Executive, The UK Government, and the Irish Government
They will also work to establish and provide operational leadership to a new external Public Policy Reference Advisory Group within the University’s structures to enhance partnerships with government, the third sector, civic society and relevant international bodies and work with academic leaders and researchers across the University to enhance the Public Policy capacity of the institution.
They will lead a team of senior managers and deputise for/represent the Vice President Strategic Engagement and External Affairs when required.
They will play a crucial role in developing the long-term strategy for Strategic Public Policy in Queen’s and input into Strategy 2030 and provide expert advice to academics and senior managers in support of long-term institutional priorities.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
- A degree or equivalent qualification.
- A proven track record in Strategic Public Policy and Analysis in a similar or related role.
- Significant relevant experience in a leadership role within a large, complex organisation.
- Demonstrable track record and evidence of leading a Public Policy strategy at a senior level.
- Evidence of building and leading new teams of professional staff, with clear evidence of staff engagement and motivation strategies.
- Demonstrable track record and evidence of leading the development of multiple complex projects at scale (at least C£250k).
- Strong track record of working successfully with academic stakeholders to deliver project level outcomes.
- Evidence of sustained partnership building activities with a variety of external stakeholder groups (including policy makers and senior civil servants).
- Evidence of financial management and financial planning and monitoring activity at significant scale.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.
Informal enquiries may be directed to John McCaughan via john.mccaughan@qub.ac.uk.
Candidate Information
Attractive reward package
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