Horizon Guarantee Manager
Posted 4 hours 50 minutes ago by UK Research and Innovation
Horizon Guarantee Manager
Salary: £34,905 per annum
Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Contract Type: Open Ended
Band: D
Location: Polaris House, Swindon (UKRI supports hybrid working. For this role, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will work in this location on a flexible basis - Minimum of once a month in the office)
Closing date: Tuesday 1st October 2024
Job Overview
You will support delivery of the Horizon Europe Guarantee. This will include identifying process improvements, policy gaps and areas for policy improvement, undertaking options appraisal and making the case for change; providing timely advice and information to colleagues, across UKRI, and key stakeholders; engaging with the UK research community; leading/supporting project sprints; and supporting the wider team to ensure overall effective delivery of the Horizon Europe Guarantee.
Responsibilities
- To work collaboratively with teams across UKRI to understand emerging policy issues, identify standard Horizon Europe and UKRI policies and processes, conduct an options appraisal, and present recommendations for the Horizon Europe Guarantee across the team remit
- Supporting the implementation of new policies across UKRI, drafting briefing documents and guidance as required that 1) help enable the UK research community to understand the Horizon Europe Guarantee fund, and 2) support UKRI colleagues in their role delivering the guarantee
- Working with the Horizon Europe Guarantee team to triage and escalate any complex queries and issues as required via the team mailbox, and in-person and virtual meetings
- Supporting activities to ensure awareness of the Horizon Europe Guarantee, internally and externally
About you
- Educated to degree-level or demonstrable equivalent experience. (S)
- Sound project management and organisational skills, with experience in delivering accurate, high-quality pieces of work at pace and to short deadlines. (S&I)
- Ability to investigate and analyse problems systematically and develop reasoned proposals for action. (S&I)
- The ability to multi-task, work flexibly and to plan, prioritise and manage delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects and activities with different timescales priorities and delivery mechanisms, working individually and as part of a team. (S&I)
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint. (S)
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Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
- Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
- Flexible working options
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How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page