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Exciting opportunity to drive global educational change with NFER as a Project and Delivery Manager
Overview
Salary
£36000 - £40000
Location
Slough, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), a leading independent charity recognized for providing transformative research and resources to the global education sector. At NFER, we prioritize making an impact and foster a flexible and inclusive workspace.
Role Summary
- Responsibility for developing, planning, and executing operational delivery processes for various education-oriented projects.
- Engagement with schools to collect data and oversee survey completion.
- Coordination with project leaders to ensure timely and quality completion of projects within the allocated budget.
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in managing and delivering projects, ideally within the education or research environment.
- A proactive nature, outstanding written communication skills, and the capability to simplify complex tasks.
- Aptitude for utilizing technology effectively and planning in advance.
Application Process Details
- We review applications continuously and start shortlisting candidates from October 23, 2025.
- We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Accommodations can be made upon request at any stage. Please, contact HR@nfer.ac.uk for assistance.
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is a leading independent charity known for its commitment to providing trusted research, resources, and insights that drive meaningful change in the education sector globally. We prioritize impact over profit and foster a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
The role: As a Project and Delivery Manager at NFER, you will be part of our operations team. Your main responsibilities will include developing, planning, and implementing operational delivery processes for various projects such as surveys, randomised controlled trials, assessments, and test trials. You will engage with schools to collect data, organize survey and assessment completion, and oversee the preparation and delivery of materials. Additionally, you will train and deploy administrators and markers, and support the improvement and development of customer-facing platforms. You will collaborate with project leads to ensure schedules are adhered to and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Job requirements: Ideal candidates will have experience in delivering and managing projects within the education or research environment. You should have a knack for using technology, the ability to plan ahead, a logical approach, strong written communication skills, and the capability to turn complex tasks into practical realities.
Benefits: NFER offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for professional development. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave plus 4 paid closure days, 10% employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity/parental leave, paid compassionate leave, and flexible working arrangements from day one.
Application details: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. Shortlisting will commence from October 23, 2025. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If adjustments or accommodations are needed at any stage of the application process, please contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
