At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and coordinate innovative research projects with local government and university partners.
- Company: Swansea University, fostering collaboration between academia and local government.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public policy by connecting research with local government needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement is beneficial.
The predicted salary is between 39355 - 45413 £ per year.
Overview: Senior Project Officer, employed by Swansea University within the Local Challenges Research Office (LCRO) and hosted by Swansea Council's Corporate Planning and Performance Service. The role involves reporting to and coordinating with Clare Stainthorp, UPEN Policy Coordinator, and contributing to the Strategic Areas of Research Interest (ARI) project. The ARI pilot is funded by the Universities Policy Engagement Network (via UKRI) and Swansea University ESRC Impact Acceleration Account for 15 months from October 2026 to explore and pilot Areas of Research Interest alongside other academic–policy engagement mechanisms in local government.
Scope and Purpose: ARI aims to clarify the evidence needs of local government and connect researchers to fill evidence gaps, enhancing local government officers’ access to learning and collaboration offers from universities and improving the use of evidence in public policy. The pilot will focus on developing a sustainable ARI process for Swansea Council in collaboration with Swansea University and partners.
Responsibilities:
- Support and reporting for the ARI project as part of the LCRO and Swansea Council collaboration.
- Collaborate with Swansea University researchers, Swansea Council colleagues, and the UPEN Policy Coordinator to advance ARI activities.
- Participate in designing and piloting ARI processes to meet local government evidence needs and facilitate researcher engagement.
- Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on project progress and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Work within the funded timeframe (15 months from October 2026) to pilot the ARI approach and integrate learnings into ongoing policy-engagement mechanisms.
Qualifications: The provided description does not specify formal qualifications. The role involves coordination and stakeholder engagement within a government–university partnership context.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: The University is committed to equality and diversity in all practices and activities, aiming to establish an inclusive environment and welcoming diverse applications across protected characteristics. Applications are welcome in Welsh and English without discrimination. Welsh language provisions and interview rights for Welsh speakers are noted where relevant.
Additional Information: Applications for this role will be in the form of a CV submission and cover letter. Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum.
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