Full-Time Policy Officer
Job Description
Starting salary – £41,510 rising to £43,695 after 12 months plus attractive benefits package
Our range of excellent benefits include 39 days holiday allowance including bank holidays in addition to 4 days Christmas closure, 21 hours wellbeing leave, gym contribution, generous pension scheme, commitment to personal growth through funded learning and office set up allowance.
This role will be office based (Haywards Heath) with the flexibility to regularly work from home; due to current Covid-19 situation all our employees are working from home.
Job summary
The postholder will work with the Director of Policy and Senior Policy Advisers to support the delivery of the Associations’ policy objectives in relation to education policy and professional issues.
You will work with colleagues and NAHT officials to implement policy positions agreed by National Conference, National Executive and National Officers. Taking strategic and operational direction from the Director of Policy, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders to support this work. Supported by the Director of Policy, you will lead on a number of specific policy areas for the association.
The successful candidate will be required to prepare and present reports, briefings, and draft responses to government consultations on issues within policy areas.
Person specification
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience in drafting briefings and/or reports and can present complex information to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Good knowledge and understanding of current education policy and practice is essential.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders is also essential for this role.
About us
NAHT represents more than 34,000 school leaders in early years, primary, secondary/post primary and special schools, making us the largest association for school leaders in the UK. Our members consist of all categories of school leaders. We provide representation, advice and training for school leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We use our voice at the highest levels of government to influence policy for the benefit of leaders and learners everywhere.
NAHT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
hu*************@na**.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd June
First interview – 16th June
Second interview – 22nd June
Please note that due to the current Covid-19 situation, all interviews will be conducted online by video conference using Microsoft Teams.
Applications from agencies will not be accepted
How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please follow this link: https://careers.ikrut.com/b63f68ed-8344-40bb-b925-e795f8422aff/0/jobs/a/69168?src=pink jobs&v=637570347039477310253 total views, 0 today