Reference: 99662
Date Added: 7 July 2026
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Job Title: Events Manager
Working For: Education Policy Institute
Location: London
Salary: £36,000-£40,000
Length of Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Job Details
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to join our Communications, Partnerships and Events team as Events Manager.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of EPI, directly supporting our mission to influence and improve policymaking, and ultimately to improve the life chances of children and young people in England.
The role will lead on the delivery of our sector-leading convening programme, including overseeing production of policy papers based on our convening and wider quantitative research.
You will:
Have oversight of a key income stream, comprising:
- Managing delivery of our sector-leading events programme, bringing together decision makers, sector experts and parliamentarians to further policy debates and disseminate the work of EPI and our partners.
- Work alongside the Associate Director for Partnerships and Events in maintaining and growing a portfolio of high-profile EPI partners.
- Oversee production of high-quality policy papers alongside the convening, drawing together sector views with EPI research to influence education policy
- Report to our Associate Director for Partnerships and Events, whilst also working closely with the CEO and wider Research teams
About EPI
The Education Policy Institute is one of the country’s leading public policy research organisations. We aim to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background.
About you
Your work at the Education Policy Institute will build on the experience you already have. You will:
- Have at least three years’ experience working in an events role, including experience overseeing the whole event lifecycle
- Have exceptional written communication skills, with experience of writing policy briefs desirable
- Be confident leading meetings with partners, and speaking authoritatively about your work
- Have at least a year’s management experience
- Be able to work at pace and comfortable working to competing priorities
- Have a good knowledge of education policy
- Be committed to EPI’s mission to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people through timely, impactful and evidence-based analysis
For further information, please see the full job advert here: https://epi.org.uk/jobs/events-manager/
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will take place in our London office during week commencing 3rd August, though we can be flexible with timing and the option of a virtual interview for the right candidate.
Application Details
To apply, please send us your CV with a covering letter, of no more than two sides, addressing the competencies above, to info@epi.org.uk by 11.59pm on the closing date
The interview will cover your skills and experience. The interview panel will include the Associate Director for Partnerships and Events, a representative from the Research team, as well as an additional panel member from outside the organisation.
If you have any questions about the post, the application process or require any reasonable adjustments, please do contact info@epi.org.uk before applying.
Website: https://epi.org.uk/