Engagement Manager (Policy@Manchester)
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as an Engagement Manager within Policy@Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact programme connecting world-leading research with policymakers, shaping evidence-informed decision-making. You will play a key role in delivering communications, events, and partnerships that influence policy at local and national levels.
You will be responsible for:
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Leading and managing a specialist policy engagement team, setting clear objectives and supporting delivery
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Building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, academics, and key external stakeholders
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Delivering a strategic programme of policy communications, including publications, briefings, and digital content
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Horizon scanning to identify emerging policy opportunities and challenges
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Planning and delivering high-profile events, including political party conferences and stakeholder engagement activities
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
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Strong understanding of UK policy-making processes, including parliament and local government
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Experience of leading or managing teams and delivering complex projects
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Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing engaging content for non-expert audiences
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Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
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Experience delivering events or engagement programmes involving multiple stakeholders
Desirable Criteria
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Knowledge of UK politics and current affairs
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Experience working within higher education, research, or public affairs
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Experience delivering multi-channel communications or campaigns
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Experience evaluating impact and using data to inform decision-making
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Experience representing an organisation externally through presentations or events
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
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Generous employer contribution pension
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29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
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Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Amy Tambyraja
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
[email protected]
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
