Policy Officer – Secondary Education (Hybrid, 2–3 Months)

Merrifield Consultants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national education body is seeking a Policy Officer - Secondary Education for an initial temporary position of 2-3 months, with potential for permanence. In this role, you'll support policy work related to secondary education by conducting research, writing briefings, and contributing to policy papers. Applicants should have a background in education through teaching, research, or policy work. This position offers hybrid working, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office located at King's Cross.

Qualifications

• Background in secondary or post-16 education.
• Experience in policy, research or education-related roles.
• Strong written and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior policy colleagues with research.
• Draft briefings and policy papers.
• Contribute to wider projects across the organisation.

Skills

Strong written skills

Analytical skills

Research experience

Policy experience

Education

Background in secondary or post-16 education

Job description

A national education body is seeking a Policy Officer - Secondary Education for an initial temporary position of 2-3 months, with potential for permanence. In this role, you'll support policy work related to secondary education by conducting research, writing briefings, and contributing to policy papers. Applicants should have a background in education through teaching, research, or policy work. This position offers hybrid working, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office located at King's Cross.