We are currently seeking a Policy Manager who will play a crucial role at Universities UK (UUK) in shaping higher education policy. The role will be based in the Policy Group within UUK, which is responsible for developing and delivering high quality policy, research and analysis in areas of critical importance to the future strength and health of the UK higher education sector. Our programmes of activity shape how higher education affects students, universities and the government.

The post-holder will have the skills and capabilities needed to devise and deliver projects and programmes of work across several high profile and complex areas. This will require a proactive approach combined with the ability to identify priority policy issues for UUK, a strong understanding of the evidence and political environment universities operate in, and the ability to develop new policy thinking that is credible and influential. The post-holder will demonstrate UUK’s values and behaviours.