External Affairs Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Chwefror 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, London, W12 7TF |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Lift Schools |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AET164343_1738077649 |
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Salary: £30,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 per week, full time
Contract: Fixed term (1 year - until March 2026)
Start date: March 2025
Location: Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office during school term time. London HQ location: 1 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London W12 7TF from 1st Jan 25 onwards
Join our team as an External Affairs Officer, and make a difference everyday!
The Role
As External Affairs Officer, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to developments in education policy, parliamentary activity, and the work of key stakeholders such as think tanks, unions, and the Confederation of School Trusts (CST). Your insights and communication skills will support our strategic objectives and help influence decision-making, ensuring Lift Schools remains at the forefront of education innovation and advocacy.
We welcome applications from candidates who have the following:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience in a parliamentary assistant or policy-focused role.
- Strong understanding of the UK political system, legislative processes, and education policy.
- Exceptional research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Exceptional writing skills and an ability to write for different audiences.
- Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of education policy developments, including the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and Ofsted framework consultations.
- Experience in or familiarity with the education sector, particularly academy trusts.
- Understanding of key stakeholders in the education space, such as think tanks and unions.
Personal Attributes:
- A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for education policy and public affairs.
- Strategic thinker with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Lift Schools.
This role contributes to the Lift Schools' mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence: March 2025. This is a fixed term position until March 2026.
Closing date: 16th February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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