Strategic Projects and Policy Officer

Directorate

Be a key partner in shaping the future for our University.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Projects and Policy Officer to join the Directorate Executive Support Team at Edge Hill University. Through support of Directorate members, you will play a critical role in the delivery of the University’s strategic priorities.

In order to support Directorate members in delivering the aims and objectives in their portfolio, a broad range of activities will be required. You will support Directorate in translating policy into practice by deploying effective project leadership and a range of strategic support services which make a significant contribution to evidence-based decision making. The main thematic focus for your work will be Student Satisfaction, Retention and Outcomes.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Lana Orr, Head of Directorate Office at Lana.Orr@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Strategic Projects and Policy Officer, you will:

• Pride yourself on your work ethic, personal integrity, and positive attitude in the workplace.
• Be pro-active, enthusiastic and enjoy working in a fast-moving, policy influenced environment supporting the delivery of successful outcomes on an organisation-wide scale.
• Have project leadership skills facilitating end-to-end delivery of projects from the design stage to evaluation and monitoring.
• Enjoy working as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative, to provide outstanding strategic support to members of Directorate.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and use these to work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to deliver measurable and impactful outcomes and key institutional documentation.
• Be confident in liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders and appreciate how to deal with sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Be a good networker and credible in representing the University on internal and external groups and committees. You will be prepared to travel on University business as required.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days over Christmas/New Year and Easter)
• A wide range of learning and professional development programmes to enhance your career
• A bespoke induction tailored to you and regular 1-2-1s to discuss your progress and career development
• Relocation Assistance Allowance up to £5000 if you require to relocate for this role (please contact Staff Recruitment to discuss eligibility criteria).
• Free parking (per eligibility criteria); free Edge Link Bus Service from Ormskirk; Access to interest free travel to work loan schemes for purchase of season tickets and bicycles;
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus environment with sustainable green spaces, a broad range of food and beverage outlets (including Costa Coffee, Subway etc).
• Access to guest lectures, theatre shows, language courses, health and wellbeing services, the library and much more

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.