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

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 two Evaluation Managers to join us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week for contracts of up to 12 months.

The Benefits

- Salary of £47,150 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 individuals with experience delivering or commissioning evaluation projects in education, health or a related field to join our committed organisation.

In these highly influential roles, you'll have the chance to contribute to high-profile projects at the forefront of education research, enabling you to develop your expertise in the education sector whilst making a positive impact on education.

What’s more, you’ll discover a well-rounded rewards package designed to support you in every aspect of life, from your work location to your professional development and plenty more.

So, if you’re passionate about education and want to play a pivotal part in transforming educational outcomes, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Evaluation Manager, you will lead the commissioning and management of high-quality evaluations of our projects.

Seeking to strengthen the evidence base for what works in education, you will oversee a portfolio of studies from design to delivery. You will work closely with external evaluators and programme teams to ensure rigorous, practical evaluations and clear communication of findings.

You will commission evaluations in our priority areas, including proposals to ensure high-quality outputs and to match suitable evaluators with projects. Managing your own portfolio of evaluation projects, you will act as the primary point of contact for evaluators and liaise between them and our delivery teams.

Additionally, you will:

- Chair meetings to ensure projects are set up effectively
- Proactively identify challenges, mitigate risks and provide support
- Manage evaluation contracts and budgets
- Conduct technical reviews of all aspects of evaluation projects
- Support the publication of clear, accessible findings
- Contribute to the development of evaluation guidance and best practice

About You

To be considered as an Evaluation Manager, you will need:

- Experience delivering or commissioning evaluation projects in education, health or a related field
- A strong understanding of evaluation methodologies, including RCTs and quasi-experimental designs
- Strong relationship management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- A degree with substantial research methodological training or equivalent experience

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

Applications close: 17/05/2026 (23:59 GMT or BST)
First stage interviews: 26/05/2026 or 27/05/2026
Second stage interviews: 02/06/2026 or 03/06/2026

Other organisations may call this role Evaluation Lead, Research Manager, Programme Evaluation Manager, Impact Evaluation Manager, or Research and Evaluation 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’re looking for a new and impactful role as an Evaluation 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.

Regional Projects Officer
London, SW1P (hybrid working with at least one day per week in the office)

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 Regional Projects Officer to join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract until August 2027.

The Benefits

- Salary of £34,600
- 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual with experience of delivering projects and complex initiatives and an understanding of the education sector to join our highly influential organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a real difference to both learners and teaching staff, whilst developing your skills and experience and gaining further expertise within the education sector.

What’s more, you’ll discover a superb range of benefits designed to support you both in and outside of the workplace, focusing on your wellbeing, support and growth.

The Role

As a Regional Projects Officer, you will support the delivery of our Research Schools Network and Evidence Partnership for 16-19.

Working across these networks, you will help turn research into practice, bringing schools and colleges together to improve outcomes for disadvantaged learners.

You will work closely with Regional Leads and Programme Managers to co-ordinate activity, ensuring effective support is in place and that programmes run smoothly. Overseeing planning and monitoring for projects, you will support governance processes, co-ordinate events and training, and gather feedback and data to inform delivery.

Additionally, you will:

- Support communication and information sharing across the networks
- Provide administrative, logistical and project support to Regional Leads
- Respond to queries relating to the networks and their activity
- Keep up to date with developments across the regions

About You

To be considered as a Regional Projects Officer, you will need:

- Successful project management experience and experience supporting complex initiatives, preferably within the education sector
- An understanding of the school and/or 16-19 education landscape in England, including range of provision, setting types and the needs of setting leaders and practitioners
- Strong advocacy for equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring these principles are upheld in all aspects of their work
- Good IT literacy, especially with MS Excel and MS Word
- An ability to work effectively both independently and in a hybrid team (part home-based, part office-based)
- A willingness to travel regularly and occasionally stay overnight

All EEF staff are subject to a Basic level check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The closing date for this role is the 17th May 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Education Project Officer, Education Programme Co-ordinator, Education Programme Officer, Partnerships Officer, or Delivery 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’re ready to deliver impactful educational work and improve outcomes for young people as a Regional Projects 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.

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

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 Senior Early Years Policy Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £53,050 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 rewarding opportunity for an educational policy professional with expertise in the early years landscape to join our mission-led organisation.

You will have the chance to lead high-impact initiatives that influence how early years education is delivered, helping to improve outcomes for young children and the professionals who support them.

What’s more, you will be enabled and supported to develop your expertise, gaining valuable insight and exposure to position yourself as an expert within the early years sector.

So, if you want to play a leading role in shaping evidence-informed policy across early years education, apply now and help us drive meaningful change.

The Role

As a Senior Early Years Policy Manager, you will lead the development of policies to support our work in the early years education sector.

Seeking to influence national education policy, you will play a vital role in the creation of a programme of support for educational policymakers. Your overall aim will be to ensure that focus is placed on disadvantaged children, quality of practice and the use of evidence in early years settings.

You will work with our Early Years Lead and Head of Policy to identify our priorities, establish our policy position and build the relationships that will deliver them. Communicating our early years policy position to relevant and varied audiences, you will also support our data to improve evaluation and enable the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects.

Additionally, you will:

- Support our work on professional development in early years education
- Lead projects to improve training and support for teachers and leaders
- Ensure our wider activity reflects our policies
- Maintain your understanding of early years policy developments
- Support and update our senior team on policy-related work

About You

To be considered as a Senior Early Years Policy Manager, you will need:

- Experience working in education policy or a related field
- An excellent understanding of the early years English education landscape and relevant government policies
- The ability to analyse complex policy problems and identify opportunities for research to inform policy solutions
- The ability to build relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work in complex and changing delivery environments
- Strong attention to detail and a curiosity to engage deeply with evidence and research
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative and pragmatic approach, coupled with the ability to build relationships
- Strong advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion
- A degree level qualification in a relevant field

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

The closing date for this role is 25th May 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Early Years Education Policy Manager, Education Policy Manager, Senior Education Policy Advisor, Education Policy Consultant, or Education Policy Lead.

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 Senior Early Years Policy 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.