Project Co-ordinator for Evidence Exchange (0.5 FTE)

About the job:

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is seeking to appoint a Project Co-ordinator (0.5FTE) to support the delivery of a UK-wide initiative aimed at strengthening connections between academic research, the public sector and civil service.

Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Evidence Exchange (EvEx, ) project brings together leading UK universities and policy engagement initiatives and organisations. The project aims to improve the use of research and evidence in public policymaking by creating opportunities for public and civil servants to engage with academic expertise, develop new skills and approaches, and exchange knowledge with researchers.

Based within the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Politics (HAPP) at QUB, the successful candidate will play a central role in establishing and coordinating the project's Northern Ireland Hub. Working closely with the Northern Ireland Hub Lead, academics at HAPP's Centre for Public Policy and Administration, and partners across the UK, the postholder will support and develop a programme of engagement between universities and the Northern Ireland civil and public service.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a major national initiative while helping shape how academic expertise informs public policy making in Northern Ireland.

This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE), available on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 24 months. The post will be based at Queen's University Belfast and will report to the Northern Ireland Hub Lead.

About the person:

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting the delivery of projects, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. They will be confident working independently, taking initiative and contributing to the successful delivery of a complex, multi-partner initiative.Essential Criteria:

Educated to at least Bachelor's degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.

At least three year's experience in a similar or related role.

Previous and demonstrable experience of project management and/or coordination, with evidence of delivering project delivery through effective planning and monitoring of key project milestones.

Experience of cultivating and developing strong interdisciplinary relationships across a wide range of academic and policy stakeholders.

Experience of organising events.

Evidence of ability to exercise initiative and work independently.

Proficiency in Microsoft365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPointExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the production of high-quality reports and documentation for senior civil and public servants, and EvEx members.

Either experience in developing surveys for the purpose of project evaluation or a demonstrable willingness and capacity to engage in such activities.

Excellent teamwork skills

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.