Turn evidence into influence - and help champion the UK’s modern universities.

MillionPlus is looking for an experienced, proactive Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our small, high-impact team. You will track the political and higher education landscape, turn complex policy and data sets into clear and accurate insight, and help to inform persuasive papers, briefings, reports and campaigns that strengthen the voice of modern universities.

MillionPlus champions the contribution of the UK’s modern universities and represents its members shared interests. You will play a pivotal role supporting our Head of Policy & Research in the delivery of our policy and research strategy; and assist our Head of Public Affairs in advocating for the interests of modern universities, and MillionPlus members in particular, to parliamentarians, government officials and key sector stakeholders.

What you’ll do
• Monitor policy, political and parliamentary developments and flag risks and opportunities quickly.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence, identify trends and translate findings into reasoned, accurate and accessible insight.
• Produce clear data visualisations (tables, charts, graphs, key statistics) and collate institutional case studies for inclusion in reports, campaigns and social media.
• Draft and contribute to high-quality, evidence-led, policy and parliamentary briefings, meeting papers, consultation responses and research reports for a broad range of audiences.
• Support stakeholder engagement with member universities, government, parliamentarians and higher education sector bodies.
• Help deliver public affairs activity, events and meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.

For more information on what we are looking for in a successful candidate; and what we can offer please follow the 'To Apply' link below.