Senior Policy Adviser (Global Engagement)

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 will support the Director of the Institute, Professor Mariana Mazzucato, in her role as a policy adviser to Governments around the world. Other key relationships include with the: Director’s Head of Policy, Institute Manager, Director’s Executive Assistant, Grant Manager, Chief of Staff, Head of Communications, and Faculty Office staff. The post-holder should have strong project management skills, able to manage projects with both long and short-term time horizons, while maintaining focus on day to day activities and administration. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About you

You will be an outstanding individual who is able to combine knowledge of academia and global policy priorities, with the interpersonal skills to work independently in the creation of a network of trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. It requires high levels of personal credibility, discretion and resilience, as well as a flair for collaboration, planning and switching between the big picture and the details of a pressing issue. It also requires a strong commitment to accountability, for the individual to act independently and an ability to make informed judgements on prioritisation and delivery.

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/