Head of Research Analysis and Policy

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom the National Centre for Social Research Full time

Research Director - Children & Families
Department: Public Policy & Global
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: GBP 40,000 - GBP 54,616 / year
Role: Research Director - Children & Families
Department : Public Policy & Global - Children & Families
Location: London - Hybrid Working
Contract: Full Time
We are recruiting exceptional social research professionals to join the Centre for Children and Families at The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen).
NatCen has a long track record of conducting world class research on children and families. Our aim is to make an important contribution to public understanding of key contemporary issues including parenting, education and learning, and children's social and emotional wellbeing. NatCen's research influences policy makers, practitioners, academics and the media, shaping our understanding of the world we live in and how it is changing.
The team works with a wide range of customers and partners, including government departments, charities and foundations. Our methodological expertise is wide ranging, covering scoping and mapping studies, literature reviews, impact and process evaluations, qualitative studies, surveys and secondary data analysis.
We are seeking to appoint experienced research professionals, who are passionate about the issues faced by children and families in the UK, and who have a proven track record of designing and delivering high quality social research. Substantial experience of directing social research projects and programmes.
A track record of securing funding for high quality social research.
Strong methodological skills in one or more of the following: surveys, quantitative analysis, qualitative approaches or evaluation.
Experience of building and leading teams, and developing the skills of junior colleagues.
Commitment to building and maintaining good relationships with partners and customers.
Direct individual research studies including large scale projects to time and budget.
Manage project teams to deliver first-class research to meet client needs.
Provide advice, guidance and quality assurance for every aspect of the design, implementation, analysis and writing up of a study.
Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff.
Contribute to teaching research methods internally and/or externally.
Undergraduate degree.
Advanced skills in at least one research method.
Ability to work flexibly and proactively on multiple concurrent research projects.
Excellent project management and team-working skills and the ability to manage project budgets.
Knowledge and expertise in policy relating to children, families or education in the UK.
Thorough understanding of the relationship between research, policy and practice.
Postgraduate degree in social research.

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
~ Generous company pension scheme
~ Life insurance and health cash plan
~ Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
~ Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.

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