Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Central London
£46,500 per annum (starting salary) + benefits (salary scale £46,500 - £54,900)
Full time, permanent

​Organisation:
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International higher education association 

​Role:

In this newly created role you will:
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• Initiate, develop and lead a policy and public affairs function including strategy, operational plan and income streams for new policy work
• Provide leadership in helping to shape debate in key higher education policy areas and to influence the formulation and implementation of policy relating to higher education
• Identify key policy priority areas across the organisation and ensure all policy work is delivered to a high standard including policy products, events, networks and forums
• Raise the profile of the organisation and its members through government relations work and political engagement activities (seminars, conferences)
• Be a member of the Senior Management Team and contribute to the overall strategic plan.

​Candidate:
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• Educated to degree level (Masters in international development or politics desirable)
• Strong understanding of current issues within higher education in developing countries and of the policy landscape regarding higher education across the globe
• Proven experience of influencing the formation of higher education policy at an institutional, national or inter-governmental level
• Experience of leading and managing a team influencing activity across an organisation
• Exceptional written, verbal and inter-personal skills with the ability to present at a senior level
• Excellent networking, negotiation and influencing skills.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tim@whitonmaynard.com
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