Programme Coordinator For Public Sector Innovation

About us

IIPP’s work equips global leaders to co-design growth that is innovation-led, sustainable, and inclusive. As a workplace, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce, in particular people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

About the role

The post holder will help develop and implement programme of work (academic research, policy projects,) focused on public sector innovation and capacities, with particular emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation. Reporting to the Professor Rainer Kattel, the role holder will set up, implement, oversee and manage administration processes contained in this job description, and be proactive in contributing and suggesting ideas for improvement.

About you

Manage UCL IIPP’s project “Public Administration Capabilities for Digital and Sustainable Transition”, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. This includes organising joint research, knowledge exchange activities and teaching offering with project partners. Help develop specific research, policy and teaching projects in the area of public sector innovation. This includes writing bids, following up leads and managing projects. Develop academic research, policy reports, blogs, news stories, social media posts and policy briefing notes.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/