Deputy Director of Policy

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

About the Role

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is seeking a highly experienced and effective policy specialist to join our team as a Deputy Director of Policy. This role will report to the Senior Director of Strategy, Policy and Professional Development Services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the Association's policy influencing work in a number of areas, including curriculum, assessment, inspection, SEND, data and accountability.
  • Manage a team of highly experienced and effective policy specialists who focus on these areas.
  • Lead on specific areas of policy as required and sit on ASCL's extended leadership group.

Requirements

  • A deep knowledge and understanding of the school and college landscape and of how education policy is made.
  • A clear communicator, a persuasive influencer and an effective and collegiate manager and colleague.
  • Experience of working in a trade union or professional association.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £68,259 – £75,310 per annum.
  • Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are also covered, including a working from home allowance.
  • A generous package of benefits, including 33 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme to which the association contributes 9%.

About ASCL

ASCL is the leading professional association and trade union for all school and college leaders. We are proud to support and represent more than 25,000 members throughout the UK in primary, secondary and post-16 education who lead their schools and colleges to help to shape the future of the national education system and provide high quality professional development opportunities.



  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

    Deputy Director of Policy and StrategyASCL is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Director of Policy and Strategy to join our team. This role will report to the Senior Director of Strategy, Policy and Professional Development Services and will be responsible for overseeing the Association's policy influencing work in areas including Curriculum, Assessment,...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

    About the RoleThe Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is seeking a highly experienced and effective policy specialist to join our team as a Deputy Director of Policy. This role will report to the Senior Director of Strategy, Policy and Professional Development Services and will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Association's policy...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

    Role OverviewThe Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team as a Deputy Director of Policy. This role will play a critical part in shaping the future of education policy in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee the Association's policy influencing work in key areas, including...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

    About the RoleThe Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director of Policy to join our team. As a key member of our leadership group, you will play a crucial role in shaping the Association's policy influencing work and ensuring the voices of our members are front and central in policymaking.Key...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to lead our data strategy efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective data policies and strategies to create a data-enabled NHS.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement business cases for data services programmes to...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to lead our data strategy efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective data policies and strategies to create a data-enabled NHS.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement business cases for data services programmes to...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a visionary Director of External Relations to drive our marketing, student recruitment, and reputation...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a visionary Director of External Relations to drive our marketing, student recruitment, and reputation...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a senior leadership position, Director of External Relations, to drive our marketing, student recruitment,...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a senior leadership position, Director of External Relations, to drive our marketing, student recruitment,...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the roleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, striving to make a significant impact both locally and globally. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.This is a senior leadership position with the post holder being an Executive Board Associate. Reporting to the...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Prison Director - Female CustodyAre you a seasoned leader with a passion for delivering exceptional results in a challenging environment? Do you have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams and driving business growth? We're seeking an experienced Deputy Prison Director to join our team at HMP/YOI Peterborough, a...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Prison Director - Female CustodyAre you a seasoned leader with a passion for delivering exceptional results in a challenging environment? Do you have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams and driving business growth? We're seeking an experienced Deputy Prison Director to join our team at HMP/YOI Peterborough, a...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom ASCL Full time

    About the RoleThe Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is seeking a highly experienced and effective Policy and Professional Development Lead to join our team. As a key member of our leadership group, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing our policy influencing work in a number of areas, including curriculum, assessment, inspection,...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a senior leadership professional to drive our marketing, student recruitment, and reputation strategy. This...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the RoleWe are committed to excellence and innovation in education and research, with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives.We are seeking a senior leadership professional to drive our marketing, student recruitment, and reputation strategy. This...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    Children's Emergency Department Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) - Paediatric NurseJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Children's Emergency Nurse to join our team as a Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) in the Children's Emergency Department at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.About the Role:This is a challenging and...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    Children's Emergency Department Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) - Paediatric NurseJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Children's Emergency Nurse to join our team as a Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse (Band 6) in the Children's Emergency Department at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.About the Role:This is a challenging and...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the Role We are dedicated to excellence and innovation in education and research. With a rich history and forward-thinking approach, we strive to make a significant impact both locally and globally. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives. We are seeking an inspirational Strategic Director of...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Of Leicester Full time

    About the Role We are dedicated to excellence and innovation in education and research. With a rich history and forward-thinking approach, we strive to make a significant impact both locally and globally. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and develop talent to create knowledge that transforms lives. We are seeking an inspirational Strategic Director of...