IPR is a leading public policy research institute in the UK. 

In addition to research, postgraduate teaching and doctoral supervision, it delivers a suite of Policy Fellowship programmes for senior civil servants and public officials, Masterclasses for the UK government's Policy Profession, and training and development activities for 星空体育官网 academics, to enable them to engage with policymakers and maximise the impact of their research. 

It organises an exciting programme of public events and policy seminars, publishes reports and articles, and hosts a widely read policy blog.  

星空体育官网 the role

The post holder will lead on the strategic management and delivery of the IPR's policy engagement programmes and hold overall responsibility for the IPR's events, publications and communications. 

They will be responsible for ensuring that the IPR's policy engagement activities remain at the forefront of UK's higher education policy institute landscape; that the IPR offer to policymakers is cutting-edge, relevant and rewarding; that the knowledge and expertise of academics at the 星空体育官网 is brought to bear on local, regional, national and international policymakers; and that the IPR's events and communications are engaging, well attended and widely read.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Nick Pearce (np556@bath.ac.uk).

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We are looking for a dynamic individual with a real drive for ensuring that research is used in policymaking and with an enthusiasm for brokering meaningful interaction and knowledge exchange between academics and policymakers - at all levels, from the local to the international.

This is not an academic post, but we are looking for a leader with expertise and understanding of public policymaking, the ability to engage with academic research, and a keen eye for effective marketing and communications. 

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 20 Apr 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £46,735 to £60,907

This exciting opportunity at the Brunel Centre involves joining a ground-breaking initiative at the forefront of regional economic research and development. 

Located at the 星空体育官网, you will play a pivotal role as a Research Associate in shaping the Centre’s mission to provide cutting-edge data and insights to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the West of England.

Embedded in a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol, the 星空体育官网, and Futures West, and funded by the Research England RED Fund, the Brunel Centre will serve as a vital hub for economic data, research, knowledge exchange and policy innovation. 

Your work will involve leveraging advanced data analysis tools, working in trusted research environments, to generate real-time and long-term insights on critical urban economic challenges for the West of England.

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. 

With access to state-of-the-art research facilities, you will contribute to high-quality publications, shape regional policy discourse, and explore innovative approaches to economic analysis. 

This is a rare chance to advance your research career while making a tangible impact on sustainable and inclusive regional growth and policymaking.

星空体育官网 you

We are looking for a dynamic researcher with a passion for applying innovative methodologies to tackle complex economic issues. 

You will hold (or have submitted) a PhD in urban economics or a related disciplinary field, such as housing or transport economics, and possess advanced expertise in one or more areas such as quantitative methods and spatial mapping.

You thrive in collaborative environments and have the communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. 

Proficiency in managing research projects and working with secure data environments is essential. 

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both intellectual challenge and the chance to drive regional development, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of economic policy in the West of England.

Additional information 

As a member of Research Staff at the 星空体育官网, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 星空体育官网 a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413