Policy Officer

Merrifield Consultants is recruiting a Policy Officer - Secondary Education on a temporary basis for a national education body.

This role is initially for 2‑3 months, with the potential to become permanent.

The post supports policy work relating to secondary education, including curriculum, assessment and professional practice. Applicants must have a background in education, either through teaching, education research, or education-focused policy work.

You will support senior policy colleagues with research, drafting briefings and policy papers, and contributing to wider projects across the organisation.

• £25.50 per hour
• Temporary contract (2‑3 months, potential to extend or go permanent)
• Hybrid working
• 2‑3 days per week in the office (King’s Cross)

• Background in secondary or post‑16 education
• Experience in policy, research or education‑related roles
• Strong written and analytical skills
• Comfortable working to deadlines

To apply or find out more, please contact Vicky Smith at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.