Policy and Impact Officer

Job title:

Coverage and Influence Officer

Firm

The James Hutton Institute

Job description

The James Hutton Institute is recruiting a full-time Coverage and Influence Officer. We’re in search of an enthusiastic particular person to facilitate efficient engagement between scientists and coverage makers. The profitable candidate may have a key function in quick monitoring analysis into coverage at UK Authorities and the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Eire devolved administrations. The chance contains funding for coaching, as a part of the Technician’s Dedication, to assist ability and profession improvement of appointees.This place is at present fastened time period till 31 March 2025, with the choice to increase to 2027.Predominant Function of JobTo work inside each the Land Use Internet Zero (LUNZ) Hub and SEFARI Gateway on particular however complementary roles. These roles require endeavor analysis into efficient science coverage engagement mechanisms and data exchange-impact analyses. For the LUNZ Hub the put up will entail managing central actions of coverage assist, participating with UK degree and 4 nations coverage groups, inside the remit of the LUNZ Hub. For SEFARI Gateway the function will probably be to assist the Gateway Supervisor in data trade initiatives and their evaluation throughout a breadth of Scottish Authorities coverage agendas for Atmosphere, Pure Sources & Agriculture (ENRA). ENRA can also be the purpose of contact for the Scottish coverage crew(s) taking part within the LUNZ Hub.For each units of actions, the put up will entail drafting and/or reviewing coverage briefs, case research and attending workshops and engagements.Predominant Duties of Postholder * For each the Land Use Internet Zero (LUNZ) Hub and SEFARI Gateway, to …

• Organise coverage assist means to handle coverage pursuits (e.g. Fellowships, calldown actions, secondments)
• Monitor progress of coverage engagement preparations
• Produce, assessment and edit draft outputs for coverage groups
• Take part in coverage engagement occasions
• Challenge influence (profit)-route planning with stakeholders and challenge crew
• Determine and promote variety and inclusivity of engagement with and participation and figuring out gaps therein, working with related groups in every of LUNZ and Gateway
• For the LUNZ Hub to organise and lead collaborative experiments (residing lab) to develop strategies of bridging the science coverage interface alongside the Agile Coverage Centre
• For SEFARI Gateway, to …

• conduct influence monitoring and evaluation; conducting evaluation of Gateway initiatives at specified intervals utilizing the Gateway influence to viewers matrix
• determine areas of influence (or potential influence) arising from the work of strategic analysis programme and to fee Case Research for the Scottish Authorities, the SEFARI website online and SEFARI Publication
• preserve knowledge on key facets of Gateway engagement equivalent to on breadth of sector engagement, variety of stakeholders taking part, extent of analysis disciplinary engagement, extent of repeat engagements and determine stakeholder gaps in Gateway’s engagement technique to assist a widening of influence agenda
• map Gateway initiatives inside the Gateway ahead supply plan (together with monitoring forthcoming SG coverage priorities through which to focus on exercise
• help with Quarterly and Annual Narrative challenge and influence reporting to the Scottish Authorities (together with outward going through stories)
• write and put together papers for Gateway Operational Group and Board.

Particular person SpecificationTraining/Expertise/ExpertiseImportantAttainments:Training / {qualifications}

• Related put up graduate expertise in function regarding land use.
• Moreover social, pure or transdisciplinary analysis.

Expertise:

• Working in science/coverage interface

• Creating alternatives to maximise influence from a spread of initiatives and wider actions

• Data of up to date considering on metrics to gauge profitable influence

• Confirmed observe file of writing/modifying complicated materials for non-specialist coverage audiences (e.g. Coverage briefs/blogs).

• Potential to reveal efficient engaged on personal and in a small crew

• Expertise of facilitating group interplay and/or collaborative experimentation

Expertise:

• Good interpersonal abilities

• Wonderful IT abilities together with expertise within the presentation/formatting of written materials

• Potential to work to very tight timescales and handle competing calls for

• Good organisational, planning and communication abilities

FascinatingAttainments:A PhD or MSc in matter aligned with land use, soil well being or agricultural techniques, or associated disciplines (e.g. meals, livestock)Training / {qualifications}

• Related put up graduate expertise in function regarding land use or associated sectors

Expertise:

• Expertise of growing visible and multi-media content material

• Curiosity in, and expertise of engaged on points regarding land use or associated themes

• Sustaining and monitoring data for coverage assist (e.g. call-downs, Fellowships, secondments)

• Expertise of working with residing labs or associated buildings

• Confirmed skill to liaise with scientists of various disciplines

Advantages ProvidedWorker Help Programme (EAP) – A confidential service accessible to assist workers and their households with work or private issues. Offering entry to skilled counsellors, psychologists, and work-life consultants accessible to assist and assist people in tackling all forms of issues.Annual Go away – Beneficiant entitlement as much as 40.5 days a 12 months, with carry over potential and assured time-off for Christmas.Pension – Employer Contribution of 15% in a Private Pension Plan and worker contribution flexibility.Self-managed hours and Versatile Working – choice to handle and unfold your working time according to organisational must create a wholesome work life steadiness.We won’t take into account the usage of third social gathering recruitment companies for the sourcing of candidates for this place.The James Hutton Institute is an equal alternative employer. We have fun variety and are dedicated to creating an inclusive surroundings for all workers.The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Variety Champion; Athena SWAN Bronze Standing Holder; Incapacity Assured Dedicated Employer and a Residing Wage Employer.The James Hutton Institute is Completely satisfied to Discuss Versatile Working.

Anticipated wage

£33595 per 12 months

Location

Aberdeen

Job date

Solar, 07 Apr 2024 01:40:09 GMT

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