The call to protect the planet has never been more urgent. But how do we help young people not just understand global issues, but debate them critically and communicate their own ideas with confidence?
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Transforming current affairs education: how we’re equipping the next generation to think critically
This year, The Economist Educational Foundation reached a critical milestone in our mission to empower young people with the skills to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape.
**Applications closed** Director of Operations and Finance
We’re seeking an exceptional Director of Operations and Finance to play a pivotal role in our mission to equip young people with the skills to think critically and engage meaningfully with the world. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an innovative charity that blends education and journalism to inspire the next generation of informed global citizens.
**Applications closed** 2x Head of Fundraising & Partnerships (permanent and fixed-term)
We’re looking for two new fundraisers as part of our ambitious plans to scale up. One role will be permanent and one will be a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a really exciting opportunity; the right candidates will enable us to significantly grow our impact on young people.
**Applications closed** Head of Content (maternity cover)
We’re looking for a creative, collaborative teacher to manage our global current affairs content for schools.
Oracy Education Commission emphasises the importance of oracy to combat increasing polarisation and misinformation
We’re looking for a passionate marketer to play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement and growth for our global audience of educators.
**Applications closed** We’re hiring a Marketing Executive
We’re looking for a passionate marketer to play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement and growth for our global audience of educators.
**Applications closed** We’re hiring a Head of Operations and Finance
We’re looking for an experienced operations professional to drive operational excellence across the charity during an exciting time of growth.
**Applications closed** We’re hiring a Programme Lead
We’re looking for a teacher or ex-teacher who is excited to play a hands-on role in our team, training and building relationships with Topical Talk teachers in the UK and internationally.
Flora Letanka appointed as new Chief Executive
We’re delighted to announce that Flora Letanka has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.
