Grants Manager Education Endowement Foundation Central London, United Kingdom
Grants Manager
Accountable to: Chief Executive
Salary: c.£42k per year
Location: Central London
ABOUT THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION (EEF)
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent grant-making charity dedicated to raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils in English primary and secondary schools by challenging educational disadvantage, sharing evidence, and finding out what works. Established by the Sutton Trust as lead charity in partnership with Impetus Trust, the EEF is funded through a £125 million government grant. With additional money coming from fundraising and investment returns, we hope to spend as much as £200 million over the 15-year lifetime of the programme.
The EEF offers grants to schools, local authorities, universities, and charities to test new ways of improving the educational performance of disadvantaged pupils. All EEF projects are set up and run as rigorous trials, allowing us to build our understanding of what works – and what doesn’t work – in narrowing the gaps in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. Any interventions that the EEF finds to be effective can then be rolled out using schools’ pupil premium money and other sources of funding.
By identifying the most promising ideas, testing them rigorously, and communicating our findings clearly, we hope to create a lasting legacy for millions of disadvantaged children in England and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Good selection and management of grants is at the heart of the EEF’s work. You will work alongside the two current grants managers. The grants team’s role is to advise the trustees on which projects to fund, work with the evaluation team to design rigorous but practical trials, and manage relationships with existing grantees.
Main responsibilities
• Build and maintain a pipeline of strong grant applicants
• Carry out initial assessment and sift of applications
• Conduct detailed assessment of selected applications, including site visits, evidence reviews, and financial due diligence
• Manage relationships with funded organisations and support them throughout the project
Other responsibilities
• Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the EEF
• Undertake other duties which may from time to time be requested by the Chief Executive
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be joining a small and focused team driven by an ambition to deliver real improvements in educational attainment. You will have sophisticated analytical skills, be experienced at appraising
plans and people, have strong project and relationship management skills and be committed to making a difference.
To apply for this position you must be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to analyse a project’s prospects of success and anticipate any problems it might face, taking into account the wider research and policy context
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• A strong track record of delivery and achievement
• An entrepreneurial approach and an ability to adapt to a small ambitious organisation
• Resourcefulness and high energy
• An ability to work well in a team and offer a hands-on approach
• A genuine interest in the education sector and an enthusiasm for investing in innovative projects
• A commitment to the aims of the EEF
Desirable skills and experience include:
• Experience or understanding of the education policy environment
• Understanding of statistics and programme evaluation methods
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to info@eefoundation.org.uk. Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4 and should outline why you are interested in this position and how you meet the criteria above, drawing on specific examples.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 12 November 2012. Initial interviews will be held in the week beginning 19 November.
Accountable to: Chief Executive
Salary: c.£42k per year
Location: Central London
ABOUT THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION (EEF)
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent grant-making charity dedicated to raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils in English primary and secondary schools by challenging educational disadvantage, sharing evidence, and finding out what works. Established by the Sutton Trust as lead charity in partnership with Impetus Trust, the EEF is funded through a £125 million government grant. With additional money coming from fundraising and investment returns, we hope to spend as much as £200 million over the 15-year lifetime of the programme.
The EEF offers grants to schools, local authorities, universities, and charities to test new ways of improving the educational performance of disadvantaged pupils. All EEF projects are set up and run as rigorous trials, allowing us to build our understanding of what works – and what doesn’t work – in narrowing the gaps in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. Any interventions that the EEF finds to be effective can then be rolled out using schools’ pupil premium money and other sources of funding.
By identifying the most promising ideas, testing them rigorously, and communicating our findings clearly, we hope to create a lasting legacy for millions of disadvantaged children in England and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Good selection and management of grants is at the heart of the EEF’s work. You will work alongside the two current grants managers. The grants team’s role is to advise the trustees on which projects to fund, work with the evaluation team to design rigorous but practical trials, and manage relationships with existing grantees.
Main responsibilities
• Build and maintain a pipeline of strong grant applicants
• Carry out initial assessment and sift of applications
• Conduct detailed assessment of selected applications, including site visits, evidence reviews, and financial due diligence
• Manage relationships with funded organisations and support them throughout the project
Other responsibilities
• Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the EEF
• Undertake other duties which may from time to time be requested by the Chief Executive
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be joining a small and focused team driven by an ambition to deliver real improvements in educational attainment. You will have sophisticated analytical skills, be experienced at appraising
plans and people, have strong project and relationship management skills and be committed to making a difference.
To apply for this position you must be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to analyse a project’s prospects of success and anticipate any problems it might face, taking into account the wider research and policy context
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• A strong track record of delivery and achievement
• An entrepreneurial approach and an ability to adapt to a small ambitious organisation
• Resourcefulness and high energy
• An ability to work well in a team and offer a hands-on approach
• A genuine interest in the education sector and an enthusiasm for investing in innovative projects
• A commitment to the aims of the EEF
Desirable skills and experience include:
• Experience or understanding of the education policy environment
• Understanding of statistics and programme evaluation methods
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to info@eefoundation.org.uk. Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4 and should outline why you are interested in this position and how you meet the criteria above, drawing on specific examples.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 12 November 2012. Initial interviews will be held in the week beginning 19 November.
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