Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Middlesex University (and its subsidiary MU Services Limited)  creates knowledge and puts it into action to develop fairer, healthier, more prosperous and sustainable societies. Our vision is to transform outcomes for individuals, communities and organisations and to empower people to change their lives. Our learning community has practice at the heart of what we do across education, research and knowledge exchange, and engagement. We work in partnership and bring people together to create solutions to complex problems. With campuses in Hendon, North London, Dubai and Mauritius, Middlesex drives equity in health, inclusive socioeconomic development, and sustainability. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Middlesex University’s Strategy for 2031, helping to grow the University’s external reputation and engagement. You will work with wider communications and external engagement team to influence policy on higher education, research and skills at global, national, regional and local levels and build strong relationships with policy makers, influencers and membership bodies. You will lead work to deepen the University’s external engagement and reputation across thematic priorities equity in physical and mental health, inclusive socioeconomic development and sustainability. You will advise and brief the University’s leadership team, students and colleagues across the University on the external political and policy environment. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the University’s reputation at a critical time for the higher education sector. The role is based at the University’s Hendon campus in North London, with flexible and home working opportunities. For further information about this role please contact Jess Strenk, Head of External Affairs, via e-mail on j.strenk@mdx.ac.uk   Closing Date: 28th January 2024 Interview Date: 6th February 2024