Executive and Events Officer

The Education Policy Institute is an independent, impartial and evidence-based research institute that promotes high quality outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of background. We are known for producing research that both informs and influences public debate and policymaking.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships and Events team as an Executive and Events Officer. This post offers a real opportunity to progress within our organisation.

As an Executive and Events Officer at EPI, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Broaden your skills in a fast-paced environment as part of our Communications, Partnerships and Events team; 
• Support policy-relevant events that have a real impact on the ground; and 
• Support and contribute to the growth of the organisation. 

Requirements 

We are interested to hear from self-starters who can demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience in different ways. To demonstrate you meet the requirements outlined below you can draw from education, voluntary and any work experience. 

• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously;
• Numerate and IT confident;
• Relevant experience in a similar role, which, as outlined above could take the form of, but is not limited to, voluntary or work experience or experience gained through education or elsewhere;
• A demonstrable commitment to EPI’s mission and purpose and an interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable: education, mental health and/or public policy;  
• Most of all, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is keen to help build a small but growing research institute.