National Foundation for Educational Research

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is the UK’s leading independent provider of education research and insights. Our research, assessments and other services are widely known, highly respected and used by key decision makers in the UK and internationally.

Our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems. As a not-for-profit organisation, helping to improve the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

We achieve this by creating and sharing robust evidence and insights on education policy and practice, informing policymakers and other key decision-makers on the issues that matter in education and strengthening classroom practice. Our expertise, long history, vast experience and pioneering methods have established our reputation as an authoritative, trusted and respected voice in education.

Our Trustees are responsible for agreeing the strategic direction of NFER, ensuring that we deliver our charitable aims, and that we have a positive impact on education and the children and young people it serves.

We are seeking to appoint committed and engaged Trustees to help us deliver our mission. Applicants should have a strong interest in the contribution that research and assessment can make in improving the effectiveness of education. The key qualities we are looking for are the ability to operate at a strategic level, offer key insights and provide constructive and supportive challenge to help grow the Foundation and help us think in creative and innovative ways. Recent experience and expertise are sought from senior leaders in the areas of finance/commercial, trust/school/college leadership, legal, communications and PR, and technology.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the NFER on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBTTA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by 9am on Friday 6^th June 2025.