Company Profile

Education Development Trust

Company Overview

Education Development Trust provides outstanding, sustainable education solutions. In partnership with schools and governments as well as public and private partners, we transform the lives of millions of learners worldwide.

We deliver education services and consultancy on a global scale as well as manage a portfolio of free schools, academies and independent schools.

As a not-for-profit and a registered charity, any surpluses generated from our work are invested into our publicly available programme of educational research. Our research ensures our practice is evidence-based and supports our commitment to excellence in education.

We have been a leading careers service provider in the UK for over 20 years and have a successful track record of managing programmes delivering careers, employment and skills support. Bridging the gap between education, training and employment is key to our mission of transforming lives around the world.

We work with national and local funders to deliver high quality careers support to young people and adults. In both the management and delivery of our services we combine our extensive professional knowledge and experience with up-to-date technology, helping us not only to engage with customers but also to maximise our impact for them. We adopt a joined-up approach with local stakeholders to develop our work, from linking up with employers, schools and colleges to nurturing key strategic relationships with local authorities, local enterprise partnerships and other partner organisations.

We know how important it is that young people receive expert, informed advice and guidance as they make the critical transition from school to further learning and employment and we know what works in delivering this. Working with local authorities or directly with schools, we not only deliver careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) to young people but also support with work experience placements and careers education activities. We have delivered careers events supporting thousands of young people and their parents to access a wealth of careers information. Partnership working – with schools, young people and parents, training providers, employers, colleges and universities and other stakeholders – is central to the success of all of our programmes.

Company History

Founded in 1968, Education Development Trust celebrates over 50 years of transforming lives by improving education around the world this year. Over the half century, the organisation's name has changed along with our people and leadership but what has stayed the same? Our commitment to raising standards in education; our investment in education from revolutionising ELT in the 1970s and 1980s to our comprehensive programme of education research today; our charitable status and strong social purpose.

Positions Available
  • < a day ago

    Employment Specialist - Expression of Interest

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Employment Specialist - Expression of Interest Location: NE Lincolnshire this is a hybrid role with regular travel to sites across the Lincolnshire area This is a full-time permanent role (37 hours per week) commencing in March 2026 - Subject to contract win Job Purpose The role of Employment Specialist is to deliver a programme, providing person-centred employment support to individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to work. Using a Supported Employment model ...

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  • 6 days ago

    School & College Careers Adviser

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Education Development Trust is seeking dedicated Casual Careers Advisers to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in school, college and potentially community settings across Weymouth Portland Dorset. The roles are initially term time only and as and when. Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled ...

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  • 6 days ago

    School & College Careers Adviser

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Education Development Trust is seeking dedicated Casual Careers Advisers to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in school, college and potentially community settings across North Dorset The roles are initially term time only and as and when. Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are ...

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  • 6 days ago

    Employment Specialist - Expression of Interest

    Education Development Trust - Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

    Location: Leeds - this is a hybrid role with regular travel to sites across the Leeds area. This is a full-time permanent role (37 hours per week) commencing in March 2026 - Subject to contract win Job Purpose The role of Employment Specialist is to deliver a programme, providing person-centred employment support to individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to work. Using a Supported Employment model (SEQF), the role holder will enable participants to explore, ...

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  • 7 days ago

    Employment Specialist - Connect to Work

    Education Development Trust - Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom

    Employment Specialist Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne - this is a hybrid role with regular travel to sites across Newcastle area This is a full-time permanent role (37 hours per week) Job Purpose The role of Employment Specialist is to deliver a programme, providing person-centred employment support to individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to work. Using a Supported Employment model (IPS or SEQF), the role holder will enable participants to explore, gain, ...

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  • 24 days ago

    School & College Careers Adviser

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Education Development Trust is seeking dedicated Casual Careers Advisers to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in school, college and potentially community settings across Dorset. The roles are initially term time only and as and when Provide careers advice, guidance and support to individuals and groups of young people Job Objectives: 1. Produce tailored careers information, advice and guidance to meet the needs of young people including vulnerable groups and those with special educations ...

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