Senior Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager

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Senior Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager
Home-based (with regular travel, including to London)

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 Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager to join us on a full-time basis, for a seven month, fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave, working 40 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £48,750 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 and 2 festive season closure days)
- 6% employer pension contributions, minimum 3% employee contribution
- Life insurance cover
- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme

This is a meaningful opportunity for a strategic project leader with a strong understanding of the early years landscape to join our mission-driven organisation.

You’ll be at the forefront of a national effort to strengthen early years practice, leading work to embed evidence into impactful learning experiences for young children.

What’s more, as part of a values-led organisation that champions flexible working, generous leave, and tailored development opportunities, you’ll benefit from a supportive culture designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Role

As our Senior Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager, you will lead our efforts to embed evidence-informed practice across the early years sector in England.

Through developing capacity, supporting external partners, and shaping professional development infrastructure, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our five-year strategy to improve access and outcomes for children.

Working closely with our regional and central early years teams, you’ll develop and deliver support to external organisations such as Stronger Practice Hubs and local authorities. You’ll help improve the quality, sustainability and evidence-base of professional development offers.

Additionally, you will:

- Oversee the recruitment, training and support of early years evidence advocates
- Manage three direct reports supporting this growing area of work
- Build and maintain relationships with key national stakeholders and DfE teams
- Contribute to the design of evidence-informed CPD frameworks

About You

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

- A track record of project management and experience in overseeing complex projects
- An excellent understanding of the early years landscape in England
- A good understanding of the evidence around practice and professional development in the early years
- Strong relationship management and advanced communication skills

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 20th May 2025.

First stage interviews will be held 29th May 2025 and second stage interviews will be on 5th June 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Early Years Project Manager, Senior Early Years Programme Manager, Senior Education Project Manager, Senior Education Mobilisation Manager, or Senior Early Years Development 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.

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