We are recruiting: Senior Policy Manager (Adult Skills & Devolution)
Location: Homebased (with national travel)
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term (initially)
Salary: £40k
Senior Policy Manager (Adult Skills & Devolution)
Homebased (with national travel)
Vacancy listed 08/04/2026 - Application deadline 24/04/2026
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is the national voice representing the skills, employability and learning provider sector. We champion high-quality skills provision and work to ensure our members’ voices shape national and regional policy. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Policy Manager (Adult Skills & Devolution) to work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Policy to lead AELP’s national policy, influencing, and lobbying activity across one of the most high-profile and rapidly evolving areas of skills policy.
About the Role
This is a pivotal post at the heart of AELP’s policy and influencing work. You will be our senior expert voice on adult skills and devolution, shaping national debate, leading policy development, and influencing government and Mayoral Strategic Authorities during a period of major reform.
Working closely with senior leaders, members, government officials and regional authorities, you will ensure AELP remains an authoritative, influential organisation that drives meaningful change across the adult skills system.
The role is homebased, with regular nationwide travel to meet stakeholders, attend regional events and represent AELP at high-level meetings.
Why Join AELP?
- Play a leading role in shaping national and regional skills policy.
- Work alongside highly engaged members and senior decision-makers.
- Opportunity to influence a rapidly evolving skills landscape.
- Collaborative, supportive and ambitious organisation.
- Flexible homebased working with nationwide engagement.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about strengthening and influencing UK skills policy at the highest level, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role to [email protected].
Please note: The closing date for applications is COB on Friday 24 April. First stage interviews will be held online on Thursday 07 May.
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Senior Policy Manager (Adult Skills & Devolution)
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