Policy, Research and Projects Assistant for Universities for North East England

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Policy, Research and Projects Assistant for Universities for North East England

09/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £25,878 - £26,375

Basis Full time

Package Full time, fixed term for 18 months.

Date posted 27/08/2026

Job reference Z00004

Job description

This is a graduate opportunity open to individuals who have recently graduated from Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, the University of Sunderland or Teesside University within the past two years. Applicants must meet these eligibility criteria to be considered for the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you will provide support across policy, research, public affairs and project activity, working closely with colleagues across the five North East universities.

This is an early-career opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop experience in policy, research and partnership working. You will gain exposure to a range of activities, including researching policy developments, gathering and analysing information, supporting the preparation of reports and briefings, monitoring political and stakeholder developments, and assisting with the coordination of projects.

Working as part of a small team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the partnership and with external stakeholders. The role will provide an opportunity to develop your understanding of how policy, research and public affairs support strategic decision-making and collaborative working across the higher education sector.

We are looking for someone with the academic foundation, interest and potential to develop into this area. You do not need to have extensive previous policy experience; we are looking for strong research, organisational and communication skills, alongside a willingness to learn, take initiative and contribute to the work of the team.

Travel across the five universities may sometimes be required.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available in thejob description.

The role is fixed term for 18 months.

Interviews will take place week commencing 21st September 2026.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong planning and organising skills,adhering to timelines and budgets and able to manage competing priorities and pressures
• Keen interest in public policy and regional devolution
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with people at different levels across the organisation and external partners, agents, clients and customers
• Capabilities of IT systems and applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to draft and prepare high-level reports and briefings etc.
• Potential/ability to operate in a changing environment and integrate new areas of work
• Self –motivated and able to work without close supervision
• Confident and able to use initiative

Further information is available in theperson specification.