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Education Policy Analyst

As an Education Policy Analyst, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in the UK and beyond. Your insights and analyses help drive effective policies that enhance learning outcomes, equity, and access in educational systems, making a meaningful impact on students, educators, and communities.

Top Employers

Who hires for this path locally and internationally?

Native Market Contacts

    Local Authority Education Departments
    Many local councils employ education policy analysts to develop and implement local educational strategies and policies.Recruitment Portal
    Charitable Organisations like Teach First
    These organisations focus on improving educational outcomes and often seek policy analysts to support their initiatives.Recruitment Portal
    Universities and Higher Education Institutions
    Many universities have dedicated policy research teams that require analysts to inform their educational strategies.Recruitment Portal
    The Sutton Trust
    A charity that aims to improve social mobility through education, often hiring policy analysts to evaluate their programmes.Recruitment Portal
    The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
    An organisation dedicated to improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children, employing analysts to assess educational interventions.Recruitment Portal

Top UK Graduate Employers

    Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
    A leading think tank that focuses on social and economic policy, including education, providing a stimulating environment for policy analysts.Recruitment Portal
    Education Policy Institute (EPI)
    An independent research institute dedicated to improving education outcomes, offering opportunities for impactful research and analysis.Recruitment Portal
    Ofsted
    The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, which plays a vital role in evaluating educational standards across the UK.Recruitment Portal
    Department for Education (DfE)
    The UK government department responsible for education and children's services, providing a platform for policy development and analysis.Recruitment Portal
    National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
    A leading independent research organisation that provides evidence to inform education policy and practice.Recruitment Portal