Audience Engagement and Research Officer
Central London (with hybrid working - a minimum of one full day per week in the 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 an Audience Engagement and Research Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week on a maternity cover contract of up to 12 months.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,750 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 a motivated and project-focused individual with an administrative or support background to join our mission-led organisation. 

You’ll have the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects that help shape the direction of education across the UK, whilst building your portfolio of experience within a wonderful, supportive environment.

What’s more, we’ll provide a comprehensive range of benefits, support and assistance to ensure you can make a success of your contract and thrive within your role.

The Role

As an Audience Engagement and Research Officer, you will undertake a range of engagement and research to deepen our understanding of the views of teachers, school leaders and other educators.

Ensuring our audience’s lived experiences shape our work, you will be involved in polling, surveys, focus groups and interviews to collect meaningful insight into educators’ beliefs, knowledge and behaviours.

Developing an understanding of our portfolio of projects, you will undertake project co-ordination tasks, recruit and engage with project participants, handle data, analysis and reporting, and support cross-team planning and collaboration.

Additionally, you will:

- Support project management and manage project timelines
- Assist with sampling and recruitment of participants
- Arrange interviews and focus groups
- Support data cleaning, tagging and analysis
- Contribute to newsletters, surveys and online community communications
- Collate insight data for the Impact Framework
- Identify engagement opportunities linked to upcoming publications and projects

About You

To be considered as an Audience Engagement and Research Officer, you will:

- Relevant experience providing logistical or administrative support within an organisation or educational setting
- Experience supporting projects or complex initiatives
- Experience working with datasets to support team or organisational objectives
- Some knowledge of market research, polling, user testing or qualitative insight methods
- Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, and confidence using digital tools in a hybrid environment

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

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applications close: 04/03/2026 (23:59 GMT or BST)
First stage interviews: w/c 16/03/2026
Second stage interviews: w/c 23/03/2026

Other organisations may call this role Engagement Officer, Research Officer, Audience Research Officer, Researcher, Programme Assistant, Programme Administrator, Project Support Assistant, Education Research Officer, Insight Officer, Programme Support Officer, or Stakeholder Engagement Officer.

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 want to become our Audience Engagement and 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.

Part-Time Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager - Fundraising and Income-Generation
Central London (with hybrid working - a minimum of one full day per week in the 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 a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 24 hours per week, spread across at least three days.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,600 per annum (FTE £46,000)
- 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 high-impact opportunity for an experienced partnerships professional with fundraising and relationship development experience to join one of the most influential evidence-led charities in education.

In this deeply rewarding role, you will have the rare satisfaction of knowing your contributions directly support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving real purpose and impact to your work.

What’s more, with hybrid working and a part-time commitment of just 24 hours per week, you will have the flexibility to shape your working pattern around your wider priorities, enabling you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

As a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will drive income growth through vital fundraising initiatives that advance our mission to support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will contribute to the delivery of our annual fundraising target, helping to secure investment that enables the development and scale-up of programmes designed to raise attainment.

You will actively identify and progress opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and manage a portfolio of prospects and supporters to secure and sustain high-value partnerships that advance our strategic priorities.

Additionally, you will:

- Write, submit and manage high-quality funding applications
- Represent us externally within the education philanthropy landscape
- Maintain accurate Salesforce records and produce timely impact reports
- Produce engaging reports that demonstrate the difference partners’ support makes

About You

To be considered as a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will need:

- Proven experience developing partnerships or working with, preferably, the education or charity sectors
- Experience securing funding and managing high-value relationships
- The ability to build rapport and develop strong stakeholder relationships
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and progress opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine interest in education
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applications close: 12/03/2026 (23:59 GMT or BST)
First stage interviews: 20/03/2026
Second stage interviews (in-person at EEF office in Millbank) and task (online): 25/03/2026

Other organisations may call this role Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Fundraising Manager, or Major Gifts Manager.

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 want to become our Philanthropy and Partnerships 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.

Senior Programme Manager
Central London (with hybrid working - a minimum of one full day per week in the 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 a Senior Programme Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £51,750 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 high-impact opportunity for an experienced education research and grant-making professional to join our mission-driven organisation.

You’ll be enabled to lead nationally significant programmes, influencing what research is commissioned, how it is delivered, and how evidence is translated into guidance that shapes practice across early years, schools and post-16 education.

In return, you’ll benefit from a position that offers intellectual challenge, strategic influence and collaborative working at the heart of the education evidence ecosystem, alongside the flexibility and trust needed to do deep.

The Role

As our Senior Programme Manager, you will provide leadership across key research programmes, shaping high-quality grant-making and evidence generation.

Working within the Research Directorate, you will lead priority programme areas, building deep subject expertise and acting as an authority on the design, delivery and evaluation of complex research projects.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across EEF, co-funders and delivery partners to develop a strong pipeline of grants, support funded organisations, and embed best practice across programme delivery.

Additionally, you will:

- Line manage and develop Programme Managers
- Translate evidence into clear, usable guidance for the education sector
- Lead written and spoken guidance outputs
- Maintain and develop relationships with funders and external stakeholders
- Lead one or more EEF research themes and support thematic coherence across projects

About You

To be considered as our Senior Programme Manager, you will need:

- A strong track record of delivery and achievement
- A detailed, practical understanding of grant-making relating to research generation
- Strong knowledge of the education system in England in at least one of the early years, school and 16-19 stages
- The ability to analyse and interpret education research, including knowledge of diverse research methods
- The ability to analyse a project’s prospects of success and anticipate problems it might face when delivering at scale in England
- The ability to contribute to the design of robust evaluations, including randomised controlled trials
- Excellent relationship management skills
- A willingness to travel occasionally to project sites

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

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applications close: 22/02/2026 (23:59 GMT or BST)
First stage interviews: w/c 09/03/2026
Second stage interviews: w/c 16/03/2026

Other organisations may call this role Senior Research Programme Manager, Senior Education Programme Manager, Head of Research Programmes, Senior Research Manager, Senior Grants and Programmes Manager, Evidence and Research Programme Lead, or Research Programme Lead.

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 looking for an impactful role as a Senior 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.