Natspec represents, supports and trains further education (FE) colleges and organisations that offer specialist education and training for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. We are the voice of specialist FE. We work with government in England and Wales to influence policy, we help FE organisations raise the quality of provision through events, resources and guidance, and we manage a diverse programme of training, projects, partnerships and inter-college activities, such as Natspec Games and Student Parliament.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic policy officer, with a strong track record in lobbying, providing policy advice, analysing government policy and preparing consultation responses to join our policy team.
About the role
This post will be part of Natspec’s policy team, lobbying and advocating on behalf of Natspec, its 139 member colleges and other specialist FE providers across England and Wales.
Working closely with the Senior Policy Manager and Policy Officer, the post holder will provide policy advice and support to colleges and partner organisation, respond to government policy and relevant consultations, and liaise with key stakeholders.
You will have particular responsibility for relationship management and policy development in Wales, working with Welsh Government, Welsh local authorities, Further Education Institutions, third sector and other organisations.
This is a pivotal post, helping a wide range of organisations understand the role of specialist colleges and maintaining Natspec’s position as the authoritative voice of specialist further education.