Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager

Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager
Remote with regular travel across Scotland and occasional travel to London (preferably based in Scotland)

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 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 a Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager to join them on a full-time, 3-year fixed-term basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £48,750 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 unique opportunity for a seasoned project manager with in-depth knowledge of the Scottish education landscape to join our client's mission to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.

You'll enjoy the autonomy to lead an ambitious, high-profile project, working directly with educators and system leaders to create practical, research-informed tools that make a seismic impact.

What's more, you will be fully immersed in one of the most respected voices in academic research, enabling you to elevate your professional profile and grow your career on a national stage.
So, if you're ready to shape a future where every learner thrives, our client would love to hear from you.

The Role

As Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager, you will lead a pioneering three-year programme to support schools in Scotland to use evidence in closing the poverty-related attainment gap.

Specifically, you will build an evidence hub, working with teachers and leaders to identify priority areas and developing tailored resources to meet Scotland's unique academic needs.

Alongside this, you will recruit and support a small network of Evidence Advocates, enabling them to develop resources, support school leaders, and promote the hub and evidence-informed practices across the sector.

In parallel, you will build strategic relationships with stakeholders across Scotland and develop an evidence mobilisation and influencing plan that connects hub activity with broader policy and practice efforts.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage grant agreements with host organisations for Evidence Advocates
- Support advisory board preparation and project reporting
- Track budgets related to the Evidence Advocates programme
- Liaise with wider teams to ensure coherence and knowledge sharing
- Work with evaluation partners to support learning from the programme
- Develop options for long-term sustainability of the hub and related activity

About You

To be considered as a Scotland Evidence Mobilisation Senior Manager, you will need:

- Proven project management experience in complex, multi-objective environments
- Experience of leading across teams and organisations without direct authority
- A clear understanding of evidence relating to teaching and professional development
- Advanced analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving
- An excellent understanding of the Scottish education system and its multi-level structure
- Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
- Excellent written communication across varied formats
- A full, valid driving licence

All staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply shall be a "Basic" level check.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 25 August 2025
1st round interviews: Monday, 8 September 2025 (online)
2nd round interviews: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 (in person - Glasgow)

Other organisations may call this role Evidence Programme Manager, Educational Research Manager, Education Engagement Manager, Senior Education Officer, or Strategic Education Partnerships Lead.

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