Policy Officer
London (with hybrid working)

The Organisation

Our client is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and academic achievement.

They do this by supporting schools, colleges and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. Our client generates research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and they work with professionals to ensure this evidence isa applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

Our client is currently seeking a Policy Officer to join their small, high-performing team of research and policy experts on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary circa £33,000 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities: Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- 27 days’ holiday a year pro rata (plus 8 bank holidays including 3 which can be taken flexibly)
- 2 festive season closure days
- 6% employer pension contributions, minimum 3% employee contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a brilliant opportunity for a highly organised individual with a strong grasp of the academic sector and related policy context to make an impact with our client’s crucial organisation.

Joining a passionate team at the forefront of policy, you’ll have the chance to contribute to evidence-informed policy development that transforms the learning landscape.

So, if you want to expand your skills and expertise in policy development whilst working on diverse projects that make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Policy Officer, you will support the delivery of evidence-informed policy research.

Working with teams across cross-organisational priorities, you’ll undertake research and analysis, using robust evidence and other sources of insight to inform potential areas of policy interests.

Engaging with officials at the Department for Education, you'll build relationships with policymakers, researchers and stakeholders from other organisations, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

Additionally, you will:

- Explain and present policy positions to a range of audiences
- Provide briefings to support the Head of Policy, executive team and CEO
- Organise and co-ordinate events
- Undertake logistical and administrative support tasks

About You

To be considered as a Policy Officer, you will need:

- An understanding of the academic sector and related policy context
- The ability to think analytically and clearly structure your approach to solving problems
- The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate academic research
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A degree level qualification (or equivalent)

All of our client’s staff are subject to a Basic level check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as our client regrets that this role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.

The closing date for this role is the 12th May 2024 (23:59)

First stage interviews: 20th May 2024
Second stage interviews: 28th May 2024

Other organisations may call this role Research Support Officer, Research Assistant, Learning Policy Officer, Policy Project Officer, or Learning Programme Assistant.

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