Overview
To provide high quality support on governance, risk and information governance matters to Research England, working collaboratively with Research England colleagues and with UKRI colleagues within the Governance, Risk and Information Governance functions. In so doing, developing and demonstrating a thorough understanding of research and knowledge exchange in the higher education sector and the political and organisational context within which Research England and UKRI operate.
Main Outputs and Activities
* Governance
o Manage implementation of the Research England Governance Framework.
o Coordinate the cyclical review of the effectiveness of the Executive Group and Council.
o Manage the induction programme for, and onboarding of, new Research England Council members.
o Manage Research England gifts and hospitality declaration process.
o Manage the conflict of interest process for the Executive Group and Council, including conducting an annual review of conflicts of interest.
o Develop and implement relevant governance, risk and information governance guidance and processes ensuring alignment with wider UKRI policies.
o Promote these processes and guidance, ensuring colleagues are engaged with and adhering to them.
o Contribute to the effective implementation of the Research England risk management framework, including maintaining the strategic risk register, managing the operational risk management framework, and collation of risk reports for the Executive Group and Council.
o Manage implementation of the Research England risk maturity action plan.
o Coordinate the Research England Executive Accountability Exercise.
o Manage implementation of the Research England risk training plan.
* Risk
o Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective risk management across Research England operations.
* Information Management
o Have a thorough understanding of Data Protection legislation and its applicability to Research England operations, including exemptions/derogations from the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
o Coordinate responses to complaints, Freedom of Information requests, Environmental Information Regulations requests, Subject Access Requests, information requests and other requests.
o Conduct an annual review of the Research England Information Asset Register.
* Other
o Lead, manage or support other tasks as are commensurate with the role.
Reporting lines
Line managed by Head of Governance and Risk. There are currently no line management responsibilities associated with this role.
What you’ll bring
* A successful track record in governance with significant recent experience in UK law. (S&I)
* Experience of providing a successful Secretariat function. (S)
* Information governance experience and/or expertise. (S&I)
* Experience of developing and maintaining robust operational guidance and processes. (S&I)
* An ability to communicate in a succinct, engaging, accurate and convincing way, producing materials that are straightforward and clearly articulated for external and internal audiences as appropriate. (S&I)
* Proven strength in stakeholder management, with the ability to build effective relationships with people of all levels both internally and externally. (S&I)
* Excellent listening, influencing and negotiating skills, including influencing senior leaders and external stakeholders and negotiating to achieve optimal outcomes. (I)
* Excellent organisational skills. (S&I)
* Attention to detail with an ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy. (S&I)
* Ability to adapt to changing demands and conditions, and a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action. (S&I)
* Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change. (S&I)
* Ability to operate with political understanding and sense, in a complex environment of change and uncertainty. (S&I)
* Awareness of continuous improvement techniques. (S&I)
* An understanding of how a public sector policy or funding organisation operates. (S)
* Graduate or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. (S)
Salary and benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,272, Research England contributes £13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We're committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
* An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
* 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
* Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
* Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
* Flexible working options
* Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
For full details please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.
A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
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