Location
London (SE1) - Hybrid working with attendance at the MillionPlus office twice weekly (Tuesday and Wednesday). Some flexibility required with adequate notice.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£49,563 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)

About the Role
MillionPlus, The Association for Modern Universities, is seeking a highly motivated Head of Policy and Research with strong analytical skills and experience in undertaking original policy research. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience managing and delivering a dynamic policy and research programme, a passion for promoting higher education, and an interest in influencing the public policy agenda.

You will be responsible for managing the policy and research strategy of MillionPlus, ensuring that policy projects are managed and completed on time and within budget. In liaison with the CEO, you will draft terms of reference for policy research projects, including external commissions, work in partnership with other organisations and stakeholders, and play a key role as the author of research reports, policy papers, consultation responses, evidence to Select Committees, and briefings for internal circulation and publication to a wide range of audiences including Ministers and MPs.

You will convene MillionPlus Networks and Working Groups associated with the role, ensuring timely input and feedback to the policy and research programme as well as individual projects. Working closely with the CEO, Head of Public Affairs, and Head of Communications, you will assist in promoting the outcomes of MillionPlus policy papers.

Please note that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of MillionPlus. Duties, location, and role responsibilities may be subject to change after consultation. In the event of a change of location, Inner London Weighting may no longer apply.

Experience
- Proven experience as a policy researcher with the ability to monitor, analyse, and develop policy.
- Significant experience planning and undertaking research for publication.
- Demonstrable experience drafting terms of reference, managing research commissions, and delivering projects on time and to budget.
- Experience promoting policy positions and recommendations via social media.
- Experience fielding press enquiries and contributing to press releases and articles.
- Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, manage staff, and contribute flexibly within a small team.
- Knowledge of higher education and experience working with member-based organisations is desirable.

About you
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to write fluently for diverse audiences.
- Political acumen to ensure research reports and policy papers are authoritative, evidence-based, and influential.
- Motivated and passionate about promoting higher education and influencing public policy.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing organisational needs.

Qualifications
- Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience in policy research and management is essential.