Policy Fellow (Clean Maritime Research) in North East

# Policy Fellow (Clean Maritime Research)Durham University · University Durham, United KingdomPosted 13 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens durham.taleo.net## At a glanceGenerated summaryDurham University seeks a Policy Fellow for Clean Maritime Research within its RIS department. This fixed-term role lasts until March 2028, focusing on knowledge mobilization to accelerate maritime decarbonization. The fellow acts as a liaison between the UK MaRes Hub research consortium and key stakeholders, including the Department for Transport and industry bodies. Responsibilities include intelligence gathering, stakeholder engagement, and developing actionable policy recommendations based on research findings. Candidates should possess degree-level education, experience in knowledge exchange, and an understanding of public policy environments. Backgrounds in engineering or clean energy policy are preferred. The position offers hybrid working flexibility with regular presence expected in Durham. Benefits include 42 days annual leave, USS pension, health support, family-friendly policies, and visa assistance.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsApplication deadline: December 6, 2026 · In 23 daysPosition type: OtherDepartment: RIS - Commercialisation & Economic DevelopmentDate posted: November 13, 2026Contact email: neil.heckels@durham.ac.ukSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: salary or funding and contract duration.## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 17 min read**The University**At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables. Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page.**The Role and Department**Durham University has been successful in securing additional funding for UK Clean Maritime Research Hub (UK MaRes Hub) to undertake further innovative maritime decarbonisation research and is seeking a Policy Fellow to strengthen its knowledge mobilisation activities acting as a key link between the research consortium, UK government and other stakeholders.The UK MaRes Hub coordinate a major programme of research activity aimed at understanding how to accelerate the decarbonisation and elimination of harmful pollution for the maritime sector. The project presents a major opportunity for research to inform future policy in this area at all levels and as such will need support to connect research and policy agendas.The Policy Fellow (Clean Maritime Research) will play an important role supporting the Policy Lead in ensuring that research activity is informed by the interests and priorities of key policy and industry stakeholders, through intelligence gathering and dissemination, stakeholder engagement and facilitation and will aim to work with partners to develop actionable policy recommendations underpinned by the research findings aimed at national, regional and local Government, Industry and regulators. They will be a point of liaison between the research consortium and the major stakeholders, including Department for Transport and the UK SHORE team, industry bodies, local authorities and a broad range of other interested parties.The Policy Fellow will be based in Durham University’s Research and Innovation Services Department but will work flexibly across the consortium of partners to understand research strengths, engaging closely with the projects supported through the hub to identify and promote policy insights and learning. This is a of 12 months to end no later than 31 March 2028 and open to hybrid working and flexible location, although there would be an expectation of being in Durham on a regular basis. The position would potentially suit a secondment from a related policy role. While previous policy experience is not necessarily a prerequisite, candidates with experience and understanding of the UK policy sector are preferred. We welcome interest from people with experience of clean energy, transport or environmental policy or other relevant areas and with a background in engineering.Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.**Working at Durham** A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:* You’ll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.* We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the (USS).* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance.* We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.* We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.* Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16.* Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).* We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.* You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions.* Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.* If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here.**Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion**Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.## Good to know3 notes on terms in this opportunity, checked against published references.## Questions about the roleContact officeRIS - Commercialisation & Economic Developmentneil.heckels@durham.ac.ukFor questions about the position only. Applications go through the official website.