Higher Education Policy Advisers (Institutions Team) x3

Expires

5th September 2016

Make your skills mean more.
Make your career mean more.

Do you want a role that combines stakeholder relationship management, project management, policy development, networking and intelligence gathering?

Do you want to work for an organisation that creates and sustains the conditions for a world-class higher education system, one which will transform lives, strengthen the economy and enrich society?

Our roles are challenging but if you have what it takes, there can be few more professionally fulfilling or personally rewarding environments in which to develop your career.

You’ll engage with leaders at higher education providers to understand their strategies and identify opportunities and risks. It’s essential you can represent us clearly and effectively as you’ll be the first point of contact for around 20 universities and further education colleges.

We call this role a ‘Higher Education Policy Adviser’ and we are looking to recruit three people who are up for the challenge.

We are looking to recruit:
– One HEPA at pay band 7 (£28,341 – £29,758) for 12 months maternity cover, working as part of the Midlands and South team;
– One HEPA at pay band 8 (£34,780 – £36,519) permanent role, working as part of the Midlands and South team; and
– One HEPA at pay band 8 (£34,780 – £36,519) for 12 months maternity cover, working as part of the London and East team.
Please note, these roles are based in Bristol.

The criteria set out in the person specification below apply to both the pay band 7 and 8 posts except where otherwise stated. Please identify whether you are applying for a pay band 7 or 8 in the supporting statement of your application. These roles will be based at Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SR.

Application deadline: midnight on: 5th September 2016

Exciting futures are our passion. So you can be sure of plenty to look forward to, both personally and professionally. Our broad range of benefits includes 25 days’ annual leave, subsidised sports and social activities, and the chance to join the Civil Service pension scheme. Thanks to our comprehensive staff development programme, you’ll constantly learn and grow throughout your career. For further information and to apply (CVs will not be accepted) please visit our website at www.careers.hefce.ac.uk.

The Council is working towards equal opportunities in employment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Location: Bristol
Reference Code: 772
Interview Date: 19-09-2016
Close Date: 05-09-2016 23:55:00