Policy Research and Training Associate - The Open UniversityLocation: Hybrid / x1 visit per month to Cardiff campus (CF10 3AT) plus other onsite training courses around the UK with all expenses paid for.Pay Rate: 24.56 to 26.05 (negotiable dependent on experience level)Hours: Full-time, 37 hrs per weekAbout PolicyWISEPolicyWISE is a cross-nation public policy research and knowledge exchange initiative led by The Open University. The programme connects researchers, policymakers and public sector leaders to support evidence-informed policymaking across the UK. PolicyWISE works collaboratively with governments, universities and research organisations to address shared societal challenges through comparative policy analysis, training and knowledge exchange.The initiative operates across the four nations of the UK, bringing together policymakers and academics to develop stronger links between research evidence and policy decisions.We are now seeking a Policy Research and Training Associate to support their growing programme of comparative policy research and professional training.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to contribute to innovative policy engagement and research activities across the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with the PolicyWISE team, academic partners and policymakers to support research, deliver training programmes and strengthen knowledge exchange between academia and government.The role combines research, stake