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.

About EPI

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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-profile events, including our Annual Lecture, policy roundtables and party conference programme. Duties include drafting and sending invitations; communicating with speakers, delegates and event partners; compiling and circulating agendas; and managing venue logistics such as sourcing quotes and event set up.
• Support the communication of EPI’s events programme across all channels.
• Manage the diary of EPI’s CEO.
• Ensure day-to-day running of the office, including premises and facilities liaison, as well as supervising the EPI phone line.
• Working with the Finance Manager to support EPI’s financial operations, including managing invoicing processes and expenses, updating bookkeeping software and collating financial reports, supporting quarterly VAT return
• Organise Advisory Board meetings across our grant funded work.
• Organise and oversee our approach to recruitment; equalities and diversity monitoring; job postings and other organisation administration.
• Provide support to the governance of EPI – compiling trustee papers, arranging meetings and liaising with Trustees.

This role will report to the Associate Director for Partnerships and Events.

Please find more information about the role, including requirements and what we offer, here: https://epi.org.uk/jobs/executive-and-events-officer-july2026/