Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager
Home-based (or London office-based with hybrid working)
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 EEFs 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 Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Managers to join us on a full-time, 18-month fixed term contract basis, working 40 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £43,000 per annum (£46,000 if London-based)
- 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 rewarding opportunity for a driven project manager from a school or early years background with experience of supporting training within education to join our ambitious organisation.
In this fulfilling role, you will be at the forefront of building national capacity to give every child, regardless of background, the strongest start in life through a range of engaging projects.
What's more, you will have the perfect platform to showcase your leadership skills, further develop your expertise and deliver work with real, measurable impact.
So, if you want to make a real difference in early years education, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager, you will lead initiatives that strengthen professional learning and training across the early years sector.
Youll oversee a small group of Advocates based in early years settings, equipping them to drive practice-based support, co-develop impactful learning approaches, and embed inclusive, evidence-led methods.
Working with key external partners to shape and refine their development programmes, youll deliver tailored training and uphold quality standards through thoughtful evaluation and ongoing collaboration.
Additionally, you will:
- Co-ordinate training and networking opportunities for Early Years Evidence Advocates
- Work with colleagues to share learning and support the development of our regional work
About You
To be considered as an Early Years Evidence Mobilisation Manager, you will need:
- A track record of managing complex projects and supporting change across a school, early years setting or organisation
- Experience or understanding of leading training and providing support to educators and leaders on changing practice or pedagogy
- Excellent communication skills across formats and audiences
- The ability to implement effective systems and processes to co-ordinate others work
- A good understanding of the early years landscape in England
- A willingness to travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays
The closing date for this role is 20th May 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Early Years Project Manager, Early Years Programme Manager, Education Project Manager, Education Mobilisation Manager, or 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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