Public Affairs Officer Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. We find and train teachers to work in the schools that need them most, we equip school leaders with evidence-led training, we support local teacher training providers, and we plug education leaders into supportive professional networks. We are a community, working within the classroom and beyond, to bring an end to educational inequality. Because a child's future shouldn't depend on their postcode. • Hosting events with policymakers in Westminster and across the country. • Monitoring parliamentary developments, spotting opportunities and risks. • Providing advice to senior colleagues on risks and opportunities. • Representing Teach First externally, including at APPGs. You’ll take ownership for: • Maintaining and building relationships with parlia- mentarians and their staffers. • Creating engagement strategies for prospective parliamentarians. • Tracking engagement with policymakers and sector stakeholders. • Developing public affairs briefings on data releases. The role The rundown: At Teach First we believe that education has the power to unlock the potential of every child. Unfortunately we know that how wealthy your parents are has a big impact on your attainment and the destinations you go on to. We don’t think that’s right and we are working hard to make sure every child can succeed. In this role you’ll help bring these challenges and experiences to those in Westminster to help get schools the support they need to build a fair education for all. The detail: day-to-day work • Building relationships with parliamentarians and prospective parliamentarians. • Fostering relationships with sector stakeholders including think tanks and charities. 1 About you The Essentials: make sure you demonstrate these in your application. Even if you think you don't quite tick all the boxes we want to hear from you. • You have good political instincts. • You’re skilled at monitoring the political, policy and sector landscape. You spot political opportunities, risks and provide sound advice on how to respond • Your communication skills are second to none. You know how to tailor information for different audiences and channels. We succeed when we work together. Here’s who you’ll be working with regularly: • Media & Campaigns • Ambassadors and Community • School Partnerships More info on how the role fits in with the rest of the team and charity: You’ll report to: Head of Policy & Public Affairs • You’ve written briefings, consultation responses, website and social media content. This position is a level 2 role. • You have sharp analytical skills. You understand and communicate information quickly and clearly verbally and in writing. The nice to haves: we want to hear from you even if you can’t demonstrate these yet. We’re looking for potential, so tell us about what you can bring to the role. • • • Understanding of education policy. Experience working in Parliament/ Whitehall. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation. The main responsibilities of this role are described here. As our needs as a charity change, we may need to make reasonable changes from time to time. More about working for us There’s lots of great stuff about working here. For full details pop over to our webpages. Our culture: We live by our principles. They underpin our culture and identity. And inform everything we do. Find our more about our cultural principles Diversity and inclusion: We want to be a place where everyone can perform, learn and contribute with the confidence to be themselves. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled; Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic; Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary, and related communities; and candidates whose socio-economic background reflects that of the pupils we work with. We’re committed to better representing the communities we serve. Find out more about what we’re doing to improve our diversity and inclusion. This role is suitable for agile and flexible working Our agile way of working gives you flexibility. Need to start late, finish early or fancy a change of scenery? That’s fine, our Agile Working policy focuses on what you achieve, not presenteeism. If you need a set and regular working pattern to support your life have a chat with us about flexible working options. Over 100 of us already have a flexible working agreement, with more than 70 different working patterns in place. We’re ready to hear your request. Find out more via our flexible working policy on our webpages. Our benefits: Our mission is critical and the work’s important, but so’s your life. We’ve put together a benefits package that means you can live and work well. Find out more on our Working at Teach First webpages. Registered charity no 1098294 3