16-19 Evidence Mobilisation 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 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 a 16-19 Evidence Mobilisation Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week, including breaks, for a fixed-term contract until August 2027. Secondments will also be considered. The Benefits - Salary of £46,000 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 1619 education professional with strong project management expertise to join our influential organisation. Youll play a central role in shaping how evidence informs post-16 education nationally, enabling young people throughout the country to achieve more and do better in life. Whats more, with hybrid working, generous leave, and wellbeing support, youll be part of a values-led charity that invests in its people and empowers you to influence practice across UK further education. So, if youre ready to bring your expertise to a role where research meets real-world impact, read on and apply today. The Role As our 1619 Evidence Mobilisation Manager, you will lead the development and day-to-day management of our Evidence Partnership for 1619 year olds. Working with the National Delivery Manager and the wider Evidence Mobilisation team, you will ensure effective project management, governance and quality assurance across the Partnership. Specifically, youll oversee annual planning and monitoring processes, manage grant agreements and financial processes, and co-ordinate training, partnership meetings and multi-day in-person events. You will also co-ordinate links with other mobilisation networks, support the production of blogs and case studies to exemplify practice, and contribute to the medium- and long-term development of EEFs 1619 networks. Additionally, you will: - Support Evidence Partner College planning, review and quality assurance - Co-ordinate governance processes and manage grant and financial arrangements - Facilitate collaboration between the Evidence Partnership and other EEF networks - Manage future membership recruitment and selection processes - Engage 1619 stakeholders to inform the ongoing development of mobilisation strategy About You To be considered as our 16-19 Evidence Mobilisation Manager, you will need: - Experience working in a 16-19 setting or in another role directly related to the 16-19 sector - Successful project management experience, developing and delivering complex initiatives - Experience managing effective relationships with partners and external stakeholders - A good understanding of the 16-19 education landscape - An understanding of issues related to socio-economic inequality in education and skills - Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - Good analytical skills - A willingness to travel regularly and occasionally stay overnight Applications close : 10/03/2026 (23:59 GMT) First stage interviews : 19/03/26 Second stage interviews : 26/03/26 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. Other organisations may call this role Education Project Manager, Education Programme Manager, Education Project Manager, Education Mobilisation Manager, or Education 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. So, if youre looking for a meaningful role as a 16-19 Evidence Mobilisation 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.