. . "application/rdf+xml" . _:N63c2bd8d72f14ce3adfe83672287a4cf . "Source"@en . . "Notation3 description of 176678 Research and Policy Officer" . "Title"@en . . "text/n3" . . . "Document" . . "application/xhtml+xml" . "Format"@en . "application/pdf" . . """_________________________________________________________________________________ BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Research and Policy Officer (Government Outcomes Lab) Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 6: £ £34,982- £40,855 per annum, dependent on experience Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term to 31 December 2025 (with potential to extend) Reporting to GO Lab Director and CIPFA Chief Economist Vacancy reference 176678 Additional information The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 9 December 2024 Interviews will be held online on 16 December 2024. The role The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking a Research & Policy Officer to work on an exciting collaboration between the Government Outcome Lab (GO Lab) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). CIPFA is a global professional accountancy body dedicated to public finance, with an emerging agenda that seeks to better connect the profession with contemporary economic issues. The Institute engages closely with central and local governments around the world. GO Lab is one of the Blavatnik School of Government’s flagship research centres and its economic agenda evolves around producing research and policy outputs to improve public expenditure around outcome-based contracts and public-private partnerships. CIPFA and GO Lab have jointly developed an innovative research agenda, with the nature of their cross-disciplinary projects addressing contemporary concerns such as public policy evaluation, social impact measurement and public financial management. This role will help the partners to build capacity in the co-design and co-production of practical tools and insights that can improve public policy outcomes across a broad range of themes. In doing so, the postholder will assist with developing the collaborative agenda and work directly with practitioners in central and local governments, as well as scholars at the Blavatnik School. With direction from the GO Lab Director and CIPFA Chief Economist, the postholder will work on multiple projects in collaboration with practitioners and researchers, and be responsible for analysing data and presenting project results for multiple audiences. This role is uniquely positioned between academia, policy and practice. It benefits from direct access to the expertise and resources of a leading policy-oriented institute located in the heart of central London and a prestigious research centre based within the University of Oxford. The successful candidate should have sufficient specialist knowledge in the fields related to the programme to collaborate with established partners, and experience directly working with policymakers or undertaking applied research. This role offers a unique opportunity to make both a conceptual contribution and have a significant impact on how public managers are able to fulfil their role of stewards of resources both in central and local government. Responsibilities • • • • • • Manage research and administrative activities under minimal supervision, defining deliverables and project managing them to meet deadlines while contributing to the wider strategic goals of the GO Lab and CIPFA partnership; Undertake quality synthesis work on existing practices in estimating costs and outcomes of public services, and on outcomes-based commissioning, in research and practice. This will include positioning the modelling work in the broader context of improving welfare in a democratically accountable system, identifying existing resources and assessing their usefulness, and engaging with intended users of analytical tools to understand their needs. This will be used to make recommendations, and to develop new methods and materials. Contribute to value-for-money analysis of selected projects financed through an outcomes-based contract. This work will be in close collaboration with GO Lab researchers who are leading on impact evaluation of projects. Collaborate in the preparation and production of ‘knowledge to practice’ briefings, reports and blogs. Present results in a clear and visually impactful way to a general audience without compromising the accuracy and integrity of the data and analysis. Contribute to identifying a network of scholars and policy practitioners on appraisal and evaluation in the public sector, and maintain a productive relationship with them through peer learning and other engagement activities (e.g., workshops, roundtables). Manage the inputs and contributions of research assistants and external collaborators from outside the partnership. Selection criteria Essential • A postgraduate degree or equivalent work experience in policy making; • Proficiency with using econometrics and economic assessment methods (e.g. cost benefit analyses, cost effectiveness analyses, corporate finance models, simulation models); • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the fields related to the programme to collaborate with established partners (e.g. public financial management, the role of innovative public provision methods therein, value for money); • Ability to project manage to a defined set of timed deliverables; • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write in different styles and formats to synthesise complex issues for a diverse range of audiences; • Experience directly working with policymakers or undertaking applied research, with the aim of having impact on public policy and practice; • A track record of open, collaborative team working and joint delivery of work. Desirable • Experience in public policy environments in different global contexts and particularly around innovative public sector commissioning; • Knowledge on and experience in the development of feasibility studies and financial models of outcomes-based contracts; • Awareness of public financial management principles, tools and frameworks; • Ability to perform and critique national and sub-national economic analyses; • Experience designing surveys. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; applied research; and engagement with government and practitioners. The School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 140 MPP students and around eight doctoral students a year. We also accept a small group of students for our MSc in Public Policy Research. The Blavatnik School of Government holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. You can find more information on the Blavatnik School of Government’s website. How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates’ careers as a result of additional caring responsibilities or other factors. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. 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In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. 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