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Policy Manager (Education)

Employer
hireful
Location
London
Salary
£51,787 to £57,542 (plus £3,974 London allowances if based at our London office)
Closing date
4 Feb 2019

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Function
Management
Sector
Education
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Policy Manager (Education) 

Our client is the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists and the world’s leading chemistry community and a prestigious not-for-profit publishing and knowledge business, with over 50,000 members advancing excellence in chemistry. 

Position: Education Policy Manager 
Location: Cambridge or London subject to needs and suitability. 
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (9 to 11 months depending on notice) 
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Salary: £51,787 to £57,542 (plus £3,974 London allowances if based at our London office) per annum plus benefits 
Benefits: 26 days paid holiday, Group Personal Plan; learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, generous paid holidays, substantial contributory pension scheme, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle etc. 

Closing Date: 4th February 2019 

About the role: 

Our client has an important opportunity for an Education Policy Manager on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis if suitable, to cover a 12 month internal secondment. 

As the Policy Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic management of the client's Education policy activities relating to the teaching and learning of chemistry at all levels. 

You will manage staff responsible for influencing education policy in the UK and Ireland in relation to the recruitment, retention and professional development of teachers, and to the development and implementation of qualifications and curricula in the chemical sciences, for schools, colleges and universities. 

Reporting to the Education and Professional Practice Director, you will work collaboratively as a part of the Directorate, contributing to the long-term vision for the organisation. As one of the senior managers within the Directorate, you will work alongside other managers to deliver the Directorate’s goals. You will also be responsible for a budget of £150k-£300k. 

You could be based in either their Cambridge or London offices. If based in London, you will need to spend at least one day a week in Cambridge, where most of the team are based. Regular UK and international travel and attendance at some 'out of hours' events will also be required. 

About you: 

- Demonstrable experience of influencing policy in the education sector. 
- Evidence of the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with senior policy makers and to build strong networks. 
- Chemical science qualifications with demonstrable management experience in the education sector. 
- Significant change-management experience with extensive experience in developing team / education strategies and applying them successfully. 
- A strong and enabling management style, able to articulate a clear vision for the Royal Society of Chemistry, utilising the strengths of a diverse team. 
- Experience of managing and delivering complex programmes of activities. 
- Evidence of ability to inspire through communicating complex subjects and issues to different audiences. 
- Proven track record in leading a culture of enterprise and innovation. 
- The commitment and presence to engage with the education sector at all levels, and influence the relevant stakeholders. 
- Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented. 
- Empowering, motivating and supportive manager. 
- Positive, proactive approach to problem solving and decision-making. 

Our client will support your development and reward your contribution with excellent pro rata benefits. 

You may have experience of the following: Policy Manager, Education Policy Manager, Education Policy Officer, Education Policy Specialist, Project Manager, Project Management, Policy Advisor, Policy Officer, Chemistry, etc.

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