Evidence Mobilisation and Engagement Managers (x2 posts)

Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar

We are seeking two Evidence Mobilisation and Engagement Managers to help turn research and evidence into practical insight, resources and engagement activity that can influence policy and practice across the education system.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

About the role

At the National Institute of Teaching, we believe that teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. Our mission is to improve teacher and leader development across the education system by generating, interpreting and mobilising the best available evidence, ensuring that research informs practice and helps every child receive an excellent education.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of NIoT's evidence mobilisation and engagement work. You will help bridge the gap between research and practice, transforming complex findings into accessible, practical resources and compelling stories that inspire action across the education sector.

Working with colleagues, schools, trusts, researchers and sector partners, you will build meaningful relationships, identify opportunities to amplify NIoT's voice, coordinate engagement activity and support schools to participate in research. You will help ensure that our work not only generates new knowledge but actively shapes policy, practice and professional development across the system.

This is a newly created role, and we have two full-time vacancies. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape how we work. You will help establish the systems, partnerships and ways of working that make our evidence mobilisation activity more connected, visible and impactful. If you enjoy creating structure, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action, this is a role where you can make a genuine contribution and leave your mark.

No two weeks will be the same. One week, you might be working alongside researchers to mobilise new findings; the next, engaging with schools to support involvement in a national project, attending sector events or identifying opportunities for NIoT to influence important conversations about teacher and leader development.

We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and motivated by impact. You'll be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable working across organisational boundaries. You will have a strong understanding of schools and the wider education landscape, enabling you to engage credibly with teachers, school leaders, trusts and partners. You will also be excited by the challenge of translating research into meaningful outputs that can influence policy and practice.

At NIoT, we value openness, curiosity, collaboration and evidence-informed thinking. We seek out expertise, learn continuously and support one another to do our best work. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that have the potential to transform educational outcomes and improve the life chances of children, particularly those who stand to benefit most from high-quality teaching.

You will contribute to a range of high-profile initiatives, including the Teacher Education Dataset, the Evidence Portal and the Centre for Digital Information Literacy in Schools.

If you enjoy building relationships, making things happen and finding innovative ways to connect people with ideas that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role; the postholders will be based a minimum of one day per fortnight at their local campus. Additional campus attendance may be required according to business need. This role is likely to require occasional travel, some overnight stays and flexibility to attend conferences, events or meetings outside standard working hours where necessary.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for two years, full-time. There is a high chance of one of the positions becoming permanent.

Key benefits

• Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
• Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
• Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
• Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
• Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

If you have any queries about this role, please email us at recruitment@niot.org.uk

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9 August 2026.

Interview dates: 9 and 11 September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.