Help The Politics Project build young people's knowledge and confidence to participate in democracy, applying your monitoring and evaluation skills to improve programmes engaging young people in politics. We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead our approach to understanding, measuring and communicating our impact, as well as tracking democratic education more widely across the UK. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. A non-partisan organisation, we work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project also leads the Democracy Classroom Network, a network of over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors which support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. We continue to develop and expand our educational programmes across England and Wales, working with teachers, practitioners, schools, colleges and politicians to provide high quality democratic education for young people. Across the UK we have engaged with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians reaching 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies. The Monitoring and Evaluation Managerwill help us constantly improve the democratic education we offer, and be integral to communicating our impact. About the role We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead our approach to understanding, measuring and communicating our impact. They will ensure that our evaluation activity is rigorous, proportionate and useful, helping colleagues, partners and funders understand what difference our work makes and how it can be improved. They will also manage an important national project: tracking the state of democratic education in schools and colleges across England. The post holder will bring together quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify trends, gaps, opportunities and areas for further action, playing a leading role in developing the evidence base for democratic education in England. Terms and benefits The job is based on a permanent contract, full-time, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. If the post holder is based in London, they will be expected to work in the office two days a week. If they are based outside of London, they will be expected to work in the office one day a month. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, support projects and programmes that help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities. About you You will have a passion for democratic education and have significant experience of designing and delivering monitoring, evaluation or research programmes, ideally within the education, charity or social impact sectors. You will also enjoy working at the intersection of research, evaluation, education and social change, and who can combine methodological expertise with strong project management and relationship-building skills. You are experienced in developing theories of change, outcome frameworks or similar approaches and managing substantial research, evaluation or data projects from design through to delivery and dissemination. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate data accurately. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. His contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack. Please submit a CV and a one page covering letter via Charity Job. Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 23rd November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 30th November 2026 and Monday 7th November 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Help The Politics Project build young people's knowledge and confidence to participate in democracy, applying your monitoring and evaluation skills to improve programmes engaging young people in politics. We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead our approach to understanding, measuring and communicating our impact, as well as tracking democratic education more widely across the UK. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. A non-partisan organisation, we work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project also leads the Democracy Classroom Network, a network of over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors which support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. We continue to develop and expand our educational programmes across England and Wales, working with teachers, practitioners, schools, colleges and politicians to provide high quality democratic education for young people. Across the UK we have engaged with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians reaching 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies. The Monitoring and Evaluation Managerwill help us constantly improve the democratic education we offer, and be integral to communicating our impact. About the role We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead our approach to understanding, measuring and communicating our impact. They will ensure that our evaluation activity is rigorous, proportionate and useful, helping colleagues, partners and funders understand what difference our work makes and how it can be improved. They will also manage an important national project: tracking the state of democratic education in schools and colleges across England. The post holder will bring together quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify trends, gaps, opportunities and areas for further action, playing a leading role in developing the evidence base for democratic education in England. Terms and benefits The job is based on a permanent contract, full-time, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. If the post holder is based in London, they will be expected to work in the office two days a week. If they are based outside of London, they will be expected to work in the office one day a month. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, support projects and programmes that help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities. About you You will have a passion for democratic education and have significant experience of designing and delivering monitoring, evaluation or research programmes, ideally within the education, charity or social impact sectors. You will also enjoy working at the intersection of research, evaluation, education and social change, and who can combine methodological expertise with strong project management and relationship-building skills. You are experienced in developing theories of change, outcome frameworks or similar approaches and managing substantial research, evaluation or data projects from design through to delivery and dissemination. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate data accurately. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. His contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack. Please submit a CV and a one page covering letter via Charity Job. Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 23rd November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 30th November 2026 and Monday 7th November 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Politics Project is seeking a strategic leader for an exciting new senior role. The Deputy Director will help shape the next stage of the organisation, furthering our goal of building young people's knowledge and confidence to participate in democracy. We are looking for a senior professional who combines strategic vision with excellent execution. You will build relationships with senior stakeholders, ensure our sustainability as an organisation, and manage and develop senior staff. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. A non-partisan organisation, we work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project also leads the Democracy Classroom Network, a network of over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors which support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. We continue to develop and expand our educational programmes across England and Wales, working with teachers, practitioners, schools, colleges and politicians to provide high quality democratic education for young people. Across the UK we have engaged with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians reaching 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies. The Deputy Director will help to shape the next stage of the organisation and strengthen young people's ability to participate in democracy. About the role The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to provide senior leadership across The Politics Project. This is a broad, strategic and hands-on role. The Deputy Director will help shape the organisation's strategic direction, lead and develop senior staff, strengthen our financial and organisational sustainability, build relationships with funders and partners, and ensure that our programmes and wider work deliver maximum impact. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with excellent execution. They will be comfortable moving between high-level organisational strategy and the practical detail required to make a small organisation work effectively. The Deputy Director will be an important ambassador for The Politics Project, representing the organisation with funders, partners, policymakers, education and youth organisations and other stakeholders. Terms and benefits The job is based on a permanent contract, full-time, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. The post holder will be expected to work in the office at least two days a week. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, support projects and programmes that help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities. About you You are an experienced senior leader who is excited by The Politics Project's mission and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of a growing organisation. You can identify opportunities, build trust, bring people together and work effectively across teams and organisations. You are comfortable working in a small organisation where senior leaders need to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply If you'd like a confidential conversation about the role before applying, please email Harriet Andrews. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. Harriet and Ian's contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack for this role. Please submit a CV and a one page covering letter via Charity Job. Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 23rd November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 30th November 2026 and Monday 7th November 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
The Politics Project is seeking a strategic leader for an exciting new senior role. The Deputy Director will help shape the next stage of the organisation, furthering our goal of building young people's knowledge and confidence to participate in democracy. We are looking for a senior professional who combines strategic vision with excellent execution. You will build relationships with senior stakeholders, ensure our sustainability as an organisation, and manage and develop senior staff. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. A non-partisan organisation, we work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project also leads the Democracy Classroom Network, a network of over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors which support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. We continue to develop and expand our educational programmes across England and Wales, working with teachers, practitioners, schools, colleges and politicians to provide high quality democratic education for young people. Across the UK we have engaged with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians reaching 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies. The Deputy Director will help to shape the next stage of the organisation and strengthen young people's ability to participate in democracy. About the role The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to provide senior leadership across The Politics Project. This is a broad, strategic and hands-on role. The Deputy Director will help shape the organisation's strategic direction, lead and develop senior staff, strengthen our financial and organisational sustainability, build relationships with funders and partners, and ensure that our programmes and wider work deliver maximum impact. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with excellent execution. They will be comfortable moving between high-level organisational strategy and the practical detail required to make a small organisation work effectively. The Deputy Director will be an important ambassador for The Politics Project, representing the organisation with funders, partners, policymakers, education and youth organisations and other stakeholders. Terms and benefits The job is based on a permanent contract, full-time, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. The post holder will be expected to work in the office at least two days a week. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, support projects and programmes that help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities. About you You are an experienced senior leader who is excited by The Politics Project's mission and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of a growing organisation. You can identify opportunities, build trust, bring people together and work effectively across teams and organisations. You are comfortable working in a small organisation where senior leaders need to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply If you'd like a confidential conversation about the role before applying, please email Harriet Andrews. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. Harriet and Ian's contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack for this role. Please submit a CV and a one page covering letter via Charity Job. Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 23rd November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 30th November 2026 and Monday 7th November 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you love making systems run smoothly, enjoy managing websites, and want your work to have real social impact, this is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation. The Politics Project is looking for an organised and proactive Programme Lead to manage our widely used Democracy Classroom website, and support office operations and programme delivery. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to outstanding democratic education. We are a non-partisan organisation working with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. We also lead the Democracy Classroom Network, bringing together over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors. Together, we support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. About the role We are looking for a proactive, organised and collaborative Programme Lead to support the delivery and development of the Communications & Networks team's work. They will manage and grow the Democracy Classroom website, ensuring that resources, programme information and partner content are accurate, current and giving the best experience for our key audiences. They will also build and maintain positive working relationships with Democracy Classroom partners, liaising with them to identify new resources, educational materials, activities and opportunities to feature on the Democracy Classroom website and share through our marketing channels, including our monthly newsletters. The Programme Lead will support the planning and delivery of meetings, events and workshops, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, tracking actions and arranging logistics (venues, catering, tech, participant communications, etc). They will also oversee day-to-day office administration, including supplies, IT support liaison, HR support, record-keeping and finance processes, including invoices and expenses. They will have opportunities to contribute to wider organisational projects as well, learning new skills as our work evolves. Terms and benefits The job is based on a 15-month contract, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. The post holder will be expected to work in the office at least two days a week. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, and support projects and programmes that build the skills they need to help shape their communities. About you You are reliable, enthusiastic and highly organised, with strong attention to detail. You are able and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. You have outstanding organisational and administrative skills. You enjoy solving problems, improving systems and supporting a mission-driven team. You thrive working both independently and collaboratively, and you're comfortable managing multiple priorities at once. Above all, you care about supporting young people's democratic engagement and believe in the values and mission of The Politics Project. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. His contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack. Please submit a CV and a covering letter/supporting statement via Charity Job. The supporting statement should be no more than 500 words and cover the following: Your biggest personal, academic or professional achievement. Why you think youth engagement in politics is important. An outline of how your experience matches the essential and desirable skills and experience outlined in the job description - don't just repeat your CV. An explanation for any gaps on your CV. Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 19th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 23rd and Monday 30th November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 7th and Monday 14th December 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
If you love making systems run smoothly, enjoy managing websites, and want your work to have real social impact, this is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation. The Politics Project is looking for an organised and proactive Programme Lead to manage our widely used Democracy Classroom website, and support office operations and programme delivery. About The Politics Project The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to outstanding democratic education. We are a non-partisan organisation working with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. We also lead the Democracy Classroom Network, bringing together over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors. Together, we support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy. The network website is a one-stop shop bank of educational resources and materials on politics and democracy. This is an exciting time for The Politics Project as we prepare to support the introduction of Votes at 16 and help shape the expansion of democratic and citizenship education. We are building on a successful two years where we have impacted decision making and policy through A Roadmap to Votes at 16 and the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We have also written and launched the national Democratic Education Framework in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, a new initiative designed to underpin democratic education in the UK. About the role We are looking for a proactive, organised and collaborative Programme Lead to support the delivery and development of the Communications & Networks team's work. They will manage and grow the Democracy Classroom website, ensuring that resources, programme information and partner content are accurate, current and giving the best experience for our key audiences. They will also build and maintain positive working relationships with Democracy Classroom partners, liaising with them to identify new resources, educational materials, activities and opportunities to feature on the Democracy Classroom website and share through our marketing channels, including our monthly newsletters. The Programme Lead will support the planning and delivery of meetings, events and workshops, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, tracking actions and arranging logistics (venues, catering, tech, participant communications, etc). They will also oversee day-to-day office administration, including supplies, IT support liaison, HR support, record-keeping and finance processes, including invoices and expenses. They will have opportunities to contribute to wider organisational projects as well, learning new skills as our work evolves. Terms and benefits The job is based on a 15-month contract, with likely extension (including a 4-month probation period). The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. The Politics Project is based in London. The post holder will be expected to work in the office at least two days a week. Travel elsewhere in the UK, extra days based in the office and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be occasionally required. Benefits include: 33 days' annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays. 4% employer pension contribution. 2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year. Cycle to Work scheme. Professional development and training opportunities. A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment. At The Politics Project you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives, and support projects and programmes that build the skills they need to help shape their communities. About you You are reliable, enthusiastic and highly organised, with strong attention to detail. You are able and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. You have outstanding organisational and administrative skills. You enjoy solving problems, improving systems and supporting a mission-driven team. You thrive working both independently and collaboratively, and you're comfortable managing multiple priorities at once. Above all, you care about supporting young people's democratic engagement and believe in the values and mission of The Politics Project. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide. How to apply We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing easier for you, please let us know by contacting Ian Pope. His contact details can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack. Please submit a CV and a covering letter/supporting statement via Charity Job. The supporting statement should be no more than 500 words and cover the following: Your biggest personal, academic or professional achievement. Why you think youth engagement in politics is important. An outline of how your experience matches the essential and desirable skills and experience outlined in the job description - don't just repeat your CV. An explanation for any gaps on your CV. Closing date: 11:59pm, Thursday 19th November 2026. Screening calls are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 23rd and Monday 30th November 2026, with interviews to follow in the weeks beginning Monday 7th and Monday 14th December 2026. Estimated start date: Early 2027. We look forward to hearing from you.
