Early Years Project Manager

Early Years Project Manager

London (Hybrid - minimum of one day per week in the office)

The Organisation

Our client is dedicated to breaking the link between family income and academic achievement.

They do this by supporting schools, colleges, and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. They generate research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and they work with professionals to ensure this evidence is applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

They are now looking for an Early Years Project Manager to join them on a full-time basis for an 18-month fixed-term contract, working 40 hours per week including breaks.

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 rewarding opportunity for a project manager with experience in the education, charity, or non-profit sector to join our client's passionate organisation.

From day one, you'll play a key role in one of the most ambitious, innovative projects at the intersection of academic research, policy, and practice, driving change that improves outcomes for thousands of young children.

What's more, you'll have the chance to develop and progress your expertise, putting your ideas into practice.

So, if you're ready to transform early learning, read on and apply today!

The Role

As the Early Years Project Manager, you will join our client's Evidence Mobilisation Team, co-ordinating their Early Years work and delivering their five year plan for Early Years learning.

Specifically, you'll bring together the work of different internal teams and workstreams, supporting the Early Years Lead in their management and co-ordination of impact and research work.

On a day-to-day basis, you will facilitate meetings and working groups to drive decision-making and maintain project activity, establish systems for monitoring and reporting on project progress, and maintain budgetary and financial systems.

Additionally, you will:

- Organise meetings, away days, and internal communications for the Early Years team

- Facilitate a joined-up approach for the Early Years team

- Act as a key point of contact for the Early Years team

- Offer project management support for cross-team EY activities

- Maintain a strong understanding of current early years developments

About You

To be considered as an Early Years Project Manager, you will need:

- Experience providing logistical and administrative support to a project or organisation within an educational, charity or non-profit setting

- A track record of managing projects and supporting complex initiatives at pace

- The ability to co-ordinate complex projects to deadline by implementing effective systems

- The ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- The ability to identify problems and propose initial solutions to address them effectively

- Good ICT skills and proficiency in office management software like MS Office

All our client's staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level shall be a "Basic" level check.

Applications close: 4th August 2025

First stage interviews: 13th August 2025

Second stage interviews: 20th August 2025

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Early Years Strategy Coordinator, Early Years Programme Co-ordinator, or Charity Project Manager.

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