Evaluation Officer
Fixed term, up to 12 months
Central London (Hybrid Working Model)

The Role
We’re looking for an Evaluation Officer to join the EEF’s Evaluation Team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone at the early stages of their career who wants to build experience in commissioning, project management and large scale evaluation, while contributing to influential evidence that shapes practice and policy.

The Evaluation Officer plays a key enabling role, supporting the processes that allow the EEF to commission and oversee high quality, cost effective evaluations of promising education programmes and approaches. You’ll work closely with the Head of Evaluation, Evaluation Managers, and colleagues across the Research Directorate. You’ll play an important role in managing the EEF’s relationship with its panel of evaluators, including organising events that bring together the education research community. You will also support the Head of Evaluation with aspects of team coordination and management.

As an Evaluation Officer, you’ll develop a strong understanding of how large scale, independent evaluations are commissioned, governed and managed in practice. You’ll work closely with experienced Evaluation Managers and gain exposure to a wide range of evaluation approaches, research designs, and delivery organisations across the EEF’s portfolio. You will be part of the EEF’s Officer and Administrator Network, which includes access to a range of professional development and networking opportunities.

Your main responsibilities include:
Coordinating commissioning rounds
• Working across the Research Directorate to set up new funding rounds, including managing timelines, roles and key milestones.
• Coordinating the commissioning of independent evaluators for 25 – 35 research projects each year.
• Ensuring commissioning materials are accurate, clear and high quality, and that processes run smoothly and to time.
• Managing external communications with evaluators during commissioning rounds.
• Gathering feedback on commissioning processes, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting the implementation of changes.

Managing the relationship with the EEF’s evaluator panel
• Coordinating the EEF’s annual evaluator conference, and other events that bring together the education research community.
• Sharing regular updates with evaluators on the EEF’s priorities and upcoming commissioning opportunities.
• Maintaining and updating the EEF’s Evaluator’s Guide, including contributing to new content, such as guidance on emerging issues like the use of AI in evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate account information on evaluators, including contact details, experience, bidding history and due diligence information.
• Overseeing EEF’s due diligence process for evaluators, including supporting and training other colleagues.
• Supporting Evaluation Managers with aspects of contract management and budget monitoring.

Supporting project management across the Research Directorate
• Collating and analysing information on live evaluation projects to help identify common issues, risks or pressure points.
• Providing colleagues and external stakeholders with up to date information about the EEF’s evaluation portfolio.
• Organising meetings and providing logistical support for key team processes and activities.


About you
You must be able to demonstrate:
• A commitment to the aims of the EEF and a genuine interest in the education sector in England.
• A degree in a relevant field, such as economics, psychology, social science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Some familiarity with evaluation approaches, for example through study, work experience or independent learning. This might include awareness of methods such as randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs and implementation and process evaluations.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, delivering a high volume of work to a high standard and on time.
• A proactive, problem solving mindset, with an interest in improving processes and ways of working.
• A methodical and organised approach, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to upholding these principles in all aspects of your work.


If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your application via our online recruitment portal.


Key Dates
Applications open: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Applications close: Sunday 19th April 2026
First stage interviews: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April 2026
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 5th and/or Wednesday 6th May 2026

The EEF is committed to create a workforce that is diverse, promotes inclusion and supports everyone to progress and achieve, regardless of background characteristics.

Research Officer
Central London (Hybrid Working Model)

About Us

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

We do this by supporting schools, colleges, and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. We generate research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and we work with education professionals to ensure this evidence is applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

The EEF’s reach and impact have been tremendous: the English education system is now one of the most evidence-informed in the world. Over half of state primary and secondary schools have taken part in an EEF-funded trial, and 70% of all school leaders use the Teaching and Learning Toolkit to inform their decision-making.

We are now looking for a Research Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £34,600 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 which can be taken flexibly)
- 2 festive season closure days
- 6% employer pension contributions, minimum 3% employee contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in research, evidence synthesis and the education sector to join a highly influential organisation at the forefront of evidence-informed practice.

You’ll have the chance to build your experience whilst contributing to insights that directly shape educational policy and classroom practice and make a positive impact on children and young people across the country.

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to a range of research methods and approaches while developing your ability to communicate evidence clearly to a variety of audiences.

The Role

As a Research Officer, you will help turn complex education research into clear, practical insights that can be used by schools, policymakers and sector leaders.

Working as part of the team, you will support the development of evidence reviews, guidance reports and key resources, helping to ensure that the EEF’s work is both rigorous and accessible.

You will also play an important role in shaping how research is presented and understood, working with colleagues across the organisation to make sure findings are accurate, relevant and useful in real-world settings.

In this varied role, you will:

- Find and review relevant research to support evidence reviews and reports
- Help produce clear, accessible content that supports better teaching and learning
- Check research outputs to ensure they are accurate, consistent and easy to understand
- Contribute to projects that explore what makes education approaches effective
- Support the review of training materials used in teacher development programmes

About You

To be considered as a Research Officer, you will need:

- An understanding of evidence methods and standards
- Familiarity with evidence-informed practice and policymaking, particularly within the UK’s ‘What Works’ centres
- An awareness of different methods for synthesising research
- A strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
- Proven ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate education research
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written outputs to inform and influence policy
- The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- A proactive, flexible and pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance rigour with accessibility and impact
- A genuine interest in the education sector and a commitment to the aims and mission of the EEF
- Educated to degree level in a relevant field

All EEF staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply shall be a “Basic” level check.

The closing date for this role is 19th April 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Research Analyst, Evidence Officer, Policy Research Officer, Research Assistant, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, or Data Analyst.

Webrecruit and the Education Endowment Foundation are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to contribute to high-quality research and help shape evidence-informed education as a Research Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Programme Manager
Central London, SW1 (with hybrid working – a minimum of one day per week in the London office)

The Organisation

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

We do this by supporting schools, colleges, and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. We generate research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and we work with education professionals to ensure this evidence is applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

The EEF’s reach and impact have been tremendous: the English education system is now one of the most evidence-informed in the world. Over half of state primary and secondary schools have taken part in an EEF-funded trial, and 70% of all school leaders use the Teaching and Learning Toolkit to inform their decision-making.

We are now looking for two Programme Managers to join us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week, with one permanent role available following an internal promotion and one 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position.

The Benefits

- Salary of £46,000 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 which can be taken flexibly)
- 2 festive season closure days
- 6% employer pension contributions, minimum 3% employee contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with any personal and professional problems

This is a unique opportunity for two research-literate education professionals with strong knowledge of the English education system across early years, schools or post-16 settings to join our mission-driven organisation.

You will have the chance to drive educational improvements and make a real difference in narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap in a position where you can progress and develop your career.

What’s more, you’ll work at the centre of nationally recognised, high-profile projects that will strengthen your reputation and enhance your professional portfolio.

So, if you want to be part of a dynamic team that is changing education for the better, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Programme Manager, you will lead research-informed programmes that generate and share evidence to improve outcomes for children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Specifically, you will oversee one or more research themes, reviewing the evidence landscape, engaging with education professionals and producing clear, practical research summaries to support effective teaching and learning.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, you will help design and deliver high-quality evaluations, ensuring research is accessible, relevant and closely aligned with our mission and strategic priorities.

Additionally, you will:

- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of grant-funded projects
- Assess applications for grant funding
- Support the communication of funding priorities and research findings
- Commission evidence and practice reviews to inform programme work
- Lead the production of practitioner-facing research summaries

About You

To be considered as a Programme Manager, you will need:

- Knowledge of the education system in England for early years, school or post-16 stage
- The ability to analyse a project’s prospects of success and anticipate problems it might face
- The ability to analyse and interpret education research
- The ability to contribute to the design of robust evaluations
- Strong relationship management skills
- Strong communication skills, with experience in conveying complex information to non-specialist audiences
- IT proficiency, including in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- A willingness to travel occasionally to project sites

Applications close: Wednesday 8th April 2026 (23:59 GMT or BST)
First stage interviews: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April 2026
Second stage interviews: Friday 24th April to Tuesday 28th April 2026

All EEF staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of this check will be “Basic”.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Research Project Manager, Research Programme Manager, Relationship Manager, Education Programme Manager, Research Manager, or Grant Manager.

Webrecruit and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to contribute to our mission as a Programme Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.