Help strengthen the voice of enterprise education in public policy

Policy decisions across education, skills, innovation and enterprise have a direct impact on educators, institutions and the communities they serve. Enterprise Educators UK is looking for a thoughtful, proactive and credible Policy Adviser to help us understand those developments, contribute evidence to the debate and ensure the experience of our members informs policy discussions.

As EEUK’s Policy Adviser, you will monitor and interpret relevant policy developments in the UK and internationally, turning complex information into clear and useful insight for our members, colleagues and senior stakeholders.

You will also help develop EEUK’s public policy voice. Working with EEUK Fellows, members and external specialists, you will identify opportunities for research and publications, bring contributors together and produce authoritative reports, briefings and position papers. You will represent EEUK at relevant events, roundtables, consultations and sector networks, helping us build constructive relationships and increase our influence.

This is an opportunity to shape a developing area of EEUK’s work. We are looking for someone who combines strong research and writing skills with curiosity, sound judgement and the confidence to initiate ideas and move them forward.

The role is equivalent to approximately 0.4 FTE, with working hours and patterns agreed flexibly. It will primarily be undertaken remotely.

Remuneration will be £13,000-£14,000, depending on the agreed scope, time commitment and FTE equivalence. This is equivalent to a full-time salary of approximately £32,000–£35,000.

Full details of the responsibilities and person profile are available in the Policy Adviser Job Description.

How to apply

Please submit:

• your current CV; and
• a covering letter setting out how you would fulfil the key responsibilities of the role and how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person profile.

Applications should be sent to connect@enterprise.ac.uk, using the subject line Policy Adviser application.

The closing date for applications is 4 September 2026.

Interviews will take place on 30 September 2026.

Our commitment to equitable recruitment

EEUK is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and professionals we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people whose perspectives and experiences are underrepresented in enterprise and entrepreneurship education and in sector leadership.

We recognise that knowledge and expertise can be developed through many different routes. We value transferable skills, lived experience, non-linear careers and experience gained outside traditional academic or professional pathways. Applicants will be assessed consistently against the published responsibilities and person profile.

We are committed to removing barriers throughout the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments and alternative application formats are available at every stage. Please contact Steve Aicheler (steve@enterprise.ac.uk) to discuss any access requirements or adjustments that would enable you to participate fully.

We encourage you to apply if you believe your experience and approach would enable you to succeed in the role, even if your career has not followed a conventional pathway.

Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK) is inviting applications from experienced enterprise and entrepreneurship educators, practitioners and leaders to become Assessors for the updated EEUK Fellowship award.

Relaunching in 2026, the EEUK Fellowship introduces an updated framework recognising professional practice across three pathways – Academic, Practitioner and Influencer – and four Fellowship levels, from Associate Fellow through to Principal Fellow.

To support this exciting development, we are recruiting a diverse community of Assessors who will play a central role in maintaining the quality, consistency and credibility of the Fellowship.

We are keen to hear from individuals working across the full breadth of enterprise and entrepreneurship education and support. Whether your experience lies in teaching, curriculum development, business support, incubation, knowledge exchange, institutional leadership, policy, consultancy or ecosystem development, we would welcome your application.

EEUK is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Fellowship. We are particularly keen to recruit Assessors from a wide range of backgrounds, sectors and lived experiences to ensure that our assessment community reflects the diversity of those seeking professional recognition.

Successful applicants will receive training in the EEUK Fellowship framework, assessment standards, moderation processes and inclusive assessment practice before undertaking assessments.

Assessors will work within a supportive community of peers, contributing to the professional recognition of colleagues across the enterprise education sector while helping to shape the future of the EEUK Fellowship.

If you are passionate about enterprise and entrepreneurship education and would like to contribute to the continued professionalisation of the sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications are now open.

Please find the job description below.

EEUK Fellowship Assessor – Role Description

Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK) is seeking experienced enterprise and entrepreneurship educators, practitioners and leaders to join our new Fellowship Assessor community.

EEUK Fellowship is the UK’s professional recognition framework for enterprise and entrepreneurship education. As an Assessor, you will play a vital role in ensuring that Fellowship remains a credible, rigorous and developmental professional recognition scheme.

The Role

Assessors independently review Fellowship applications against the published assessment criteria and Fellowship level descriptors. Working within EEUK’s moderation and quality assurance processes, Assessors apply informed professional judgement to evaluate applications fairly, consistently and proportionately.

Assessors are expected to:

· evaluate Fellowship applications against the published standards and assessment criteria

· provide balanced, constructive and developmental written feedback

· participate in moderation and calibration activities to ensure consistency across the Fellowship

· uphold the principles of confidentiality, integrity and fairness

· contribute to the ongoing credibility and development of the EEUK Fellowship.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with experience across any aspect of enterprise and entrepreneurship education, including those working in:

· Higher Education

· Further Education

· Business support and incubation

· Knowledge exchange and commercialisation

· Entrepreneurship support organisations

· Policy, strategy and institutional leadership

· Independent consultancy and professional practice

We are particularly keen to recruit Assessors representing all three Fellowship pathways (Academic, Practitioner and Influencer) and across all Fellowship levels.

Experience of assessment, quality assurance, accreditation, professional recognition schemes or providing developmental feedback would be advantageous, although comprehensive assessor training will be provided.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

EEUK believes that professional recognition should reflect the diversity of the enterprise education community.

We actively encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups, individuals with diverse career journeys, and those whose lived experience can enrich assessment through broader perspectives and greater understanding of different contexts. We are committed to building an Assessor community that reflects the breadth of enterprise and entrepreneurship education across the UK and beyond.

All Assessors receive training in the Fellowship standards, assessment processes, moderation and equality, diversity and inclusion before undertaking assessments.

Time Commitment

Assessors are appointed for an initial three-year term.

Applications are assessed throughout the year on a rolling basis. Assessors are remunerated for each application they assess and are expected to participate in periodic calibration activities and assessor forums to maintain consistency across the Fellowship.

The number of assessments to be carried out will vary depending on the number submitted, and we are unable to guarantee a level of work. It is anticipated that an assessor would carry out no more than 3 to 5 assessments within a 12-month period.

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EEUK is proud to announce its partnership with Freelancer Club, CHEAD (Council for Higher Education in Art & Design), and NAHEMI (National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image) to support the launch of the Freelance Education Think Tank – a strategic, sector-wide initiative to strengthen freelance education in UK higher education.

Freelancing is no longer a niche route for graduates, it is a growing and vital part of the modern careers landscape. Increasingly, students and graduates are turning to freelance work for its flexibility, creative autonomy, and purpose, while also navigating financial pressures and systemic barriers to traditional employment.

However, despite this growth, support for freelancers within higher education remains inconsistent. The Freelance Education Think Tank aims to address this gap by:

• Bringing together a coalition of pioneering universities and organisations;

• Co-developing a national Freelance Education Framework; and

• Building shared standards, tools, and approaches to embed freelance education across teaching, enterprise activity, and career development.

This initiative represents a major step towards recognising and supporting freelance and portfolio careers within the HE ecosystem, ensuring that students and graduates are equipped not just to survive, but to thrive in an evolving world of work.

While the inaugural Think Tank event is now at capacity, plans are already underway for a national launch in early 2026, open to institutions across the UK.

As an EEUK member, you will be among the first to hear about upcoming opportunities to engage with this initiative and contribute to shaping the future of freelance education.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved.

Louisa Huxtable-Thomas (Swansea University) is inviting contributions for a forthcoming book, Cases on Entrepreneurship and Leadership, to be published by Edward Elgar.

This new volume will bring together short, co-produced case studies developed in collaboration with industry, offering practical insights into entrepreneurship and leadership in real-world contexts.

Louisa is seeking around 20 high-quality cases that represent a diversity of experiences, sectors, and perspectives.

If you are interested in contributing or would like to discuss a potential submission please get in touch directly. Louisa welcomes enquiries from educators, researchers, and practitioners keen to share their work.

Find full details of the call here: Edward Elgar Call for Cases on Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Editor: Dr. Louisa Huxtable-Thomas, Swansea University

EEUK are seeking expressions of interest to take up the voluntary role of chair/co-chair of the EE Ireland Sub-committee. The Sub-committee has a remit to promote and support Enterprise Education across the whole of the island of Ireland, working with our members in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The full Terms of Reference can be downloaded here.

Applicants for the role are asked to send their CV (or link to an up to date online CV/Profile) plus a covering letter which sets out their suitability for the role and what they would hope to achieve to connect@enterprise.ac.uk by the 26th June. Applicants must be an employee of a current member organisation.

(A co-chair would work in partnership with one other co-chair, please include a statement in your letter saying if you would prefer to be a sole chair or co-chair, or if you have no preference.)

EEUK is currently forming a pool of training partners. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced trainers and training developers who have expertise within Enterprise Education and related subjects.

If you are interested in working with EEUK to empower the delivery of effective Enterprise Education please submit the form below.

On receipt we will contact you with further details.