Education Policy & External Affairs Coordinator

AQA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Pension contributions 18.5%

25 days annual leave

Job summary

AQA is seeking a Public Affairs professional to shape government engagement and policy influence. The role coordinates External Affairs priorities, supports planning, risk monitoring and reporting, and partners with stakeholders to deliver strategic projects.

You will develop governance processes, track policy developments and provide senior leaders with timely insights, contributing to education sector priorities and learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs, policy, membership organisations, charities, think tanks or the education sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and adaptable style.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the External Affairs team's priorities and ensure alignment to strategic objectives.
• Support business planning, risk management and performance reporting.
• Assist the Head of External Affairs with governance, updates and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor policy developments and identify engagement or response opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance influence.
• Produce briefings, reports and insights for senior leaders.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Governance & risk monitoring

Tools

CRM systems

Planning tools

Reporting systems

Job description

AQA is seeking a Public Affairs professional to shape government engagement and policy influence. The role coordinates External Affairs priorities, supports planning, risk monitoring and reporting, and partners with stakeholders to deliver strategic projects.

You will develop governance processes, track policy developments and provide senior leaders with timely insights, contributing to education sector priorities and learner outcomes.