Research Officer

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Research Officer
Central London (with hybrid working)

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 has 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 full-time basis, for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,750 per annum
- Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- 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 research professional with a background in education and great analysis skills to join our evidence-driven charity.

You’ll have the chance to directly influence education policy and practice whilst developing your expertise in the education sector and supporting future career prospects.

What’s more, you will discover the flexibility of hybrid working, empowering you to forge a stable work/life balance that supports both your professional ambitions and personal commitments.

So, if you're ready to take the next step in your research career and make a lasting difference in education, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Research Officer, you will be part of a growing internal research team focused on reviewing and synthesising existing academic research.

Contributing to the wider EEF research agenda, you will communicate the efficacy of educational approaches to teachers and use the data and results to inform future grant-making.

You will conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses on key educational topics, supporting the development of a strong evidence infrastructure, and ensuring the quality of our research publications.

Additionally, you will:

- Support internal evidence review teams
- Conduct quality assurance on the evidence standards and clarity of key publications
- Support the production of guidance reports
- Contribute to the development of the Teaching and Learning Toolkit
- Explain evidence to a range of audiences

About You

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

- An understanding of evidence methods and standards
- A strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
- The proven ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate education research
- An awareness of different methods for synthesising research
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- To be a strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion
- A degree level qualification in a relevant field

The closing date for this role is 10th June 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Education Research Officer, Research Analyst, or Research Associate.

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