At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape national education policy and lead professional development initiatives.
- Company: Join a leading organisation influencing education at a national level.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 33 days leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with travel across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education policy and inspire future leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in education policy and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 101586 - 101586 £ per year.
£101,586 per annum + excellent benefits
Homebased (Hybrid) with easy access to Leicester HQ
Full-Time
Permanent
Shape national education policy. This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to join our executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping education policy and professional leadership at a national level.
As Deputy General Secretary: Director of Policy and Professional Development, you will lead our work with policymakers and influencers, develop clear and authoritative policy positions, and drive the growth of our professional development and membership offer. You will also deputise for the General Secretary, representing the organisation in the media and at senior forums.
This position provides strategic leadership across policy, professional development and membership growth ensuring ASCL is a go-to choice for leaders across the sector. You will be leading our work to influence national education policy, building strong relationships with government, policymakers and key stakeholders, acting on behalf of children and young people.
We’re seeking a confident and strategic senior leader with experience in education policy and at board level.
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic capability
- Leading our work to influence national education policy, building strong relationships with government, policymakers and key stakeholders.
- Developing and communicating clear, evidence-based policy positions that shape sector debate.
- Providing strategic leadership across policy, professional development and membership growth.
- Leading and inspiring senior teams, setting direction, goals and performance expectations.
- Deputising for the General Secretary as required, including high-profile external representation.
Flexible working: A combination of working from home, attending external meetings and events, and being in-person at our Leicester HQ as necessary.
Generous leave: 33 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Pension: 9% employer contribution.
Professional development: Ongoing training and peer support.
Travel, home-working allowance, and equipment provided.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This is a hybrid role HQ, with a combination of working from home and being in-person at our Leicester HQ when necessary and travel across the UK as required. IT and telephone equipment will be provided.
Deputy General Secretary: Director of Policy and Professional Developm in Loughborough employer: ASCL
Join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises the shaping of national education policy while offering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a generous benefits package including 33 days of annual leave, a 9% employer pension contribution, and ongoing professional development opportunities, this hybrid role allows for flexibility and work-life balance. As a key player in influencing education policy, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to advancing leadership in education.
