Policy Officer

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Hunter Merrifield Full time

Merrifield Consultants are working with a membership body to find a Policy Officer. We are looking for someone with experience in education policy with an interest in race equality to join this fantastic organisation on an interim basis.

Role: Policy Officer

Reports to: Senior Policy Manager

Hours: 9-5

Contract: 2-3 months initially

**Salary**: £49,000

Location: Central London

Start: ASAP

Job responsibilities:

- Support the team in the delivery and development of policy work in relation to race equality in
- Preparing policy statements, briefings, commentaries and research papers and conducting survey work, including analysis and report writing.
- Preparing materials for use in advice, training and campaigning.
- Participate in cross team projects, working closely with colleagues in other relevant functions including advice, organising, campaigns, communications and recruitment.
- Support for Project management as appropriate.
- Support on policy work on the impact of race inequality and systemic racism on the education system.
- Researching information and data in order to draft effective policies, guidance and recommendations.
- Supporting strategies to recruit and retain members via the policy profile of the organisation.
- Developing policy in relation to patterns of inequality in the workplace and in education and providing the specialist expertise for policy projects in this area.
- Working closely with regions and branches to understand the needs, priorities and views of members and schools/colleges in relation to this policy area.
- Implement strategy in relation to the policy areas.
- Develop relationships with external bodies and external stakeholders.

**Skills**:

- Highly developed literacy and numeracy skills, commensurate with degree level.
- Significant policy and research experience on race equality policy in education.
- Resource management & planning.
- Significant policy experience in the field of race inequality within schools and education policy.
- Recent and relevant experience in a policy or research environment.
- Good research skills including, experience of designing research to underpin policy development.
- Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions within accepted parameters.
- Ability to write analytically and persuasively in a variety of styles for a range of audiences.
- Ability to produce clear and detailed written communications. For example, policy advice, policy statements and consultation responses.
- Good public speaking, influencing and presentation skills.
- Experience of working with key stakeholders to develop, disseminate and challenge policy.



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