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

    Work Related Learning Adviser

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Work Related Learning Adviser This role will be home based with travel across South London once a month. The role is part time (up to 22.2 hours per week in UK business hours) fixed term contract until July 2026 Job Objectives: Our Work-Related Learning (WRL) department are responsible for commercial contracts delivering employer related services to educational establishments. The WRL Adviser will work with the Operations Manager to administer, carry out and develop work related learning ...

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  • 5 days ago

    Careers Adviser - Level 6 Qualified

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    ducation Development Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting in Hounslow. You ll support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, provide one-to-one and group guidance, and maintain CEIAG Google Classrooms with up-to-date LMI. 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 ...

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  • 16 days ago

    NCS Careers Adviser

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Trainee Qualified Careers Advisers across Havant surrounding areas Job type: This is a Permanent full time role (37 hours per week) This role will be onsite 4-5 times a week Do you want to support people to change their lives? Are you looking for a new challenge or wanting to change your career? If yes, have you considered the role of a Careers Adviser at Education Development Trust? At EDT we provide the support, training and qualifications needed for you to become a fully qualified ...

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  • 27 days ago

    Level 6 Qualified Careers Adviser (Brentford & London)

    Education Development Trust - Multiple locations

    Level 6 CIEG Qualified School College Careers Adviser (Brentford)- onsite delivery only. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Career Adviser to join our team for three days per week term time only from October 2025. In this role, you will: Provide high-quality careers education, information, advice, and guidance to students. Support the Careers Lead in achieving and maintaining the Gatsby Benchmarks. Ensure CEIAG Google Classrooms are regularly updated with current Labour Market ...

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