Director of Research and Evaluation

1 month ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom ICF Full time
Lead Research and Evaluation in the UK

ICF is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our research and evaluation efforts in the UK, focusing on science and technology, transport, infrastructure, and net zero policies. As a Director of Research and Evaluation, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our strategy for this area, building client relationships, and managing advance capture for opportunities to grow our business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead our UK research and evaluation offer for clients such as DESNZ, DSIT, DCMS, and DfT
  • Develop and proactively manage our strategy for this area, building client relationships and managing advance capture for opportunities that will help us to grow
  • Lead proposals for new work, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
  • Support the development of our relationships with business partners and individual independent experts that support our work
  • Direct projects, providing technical leadership and financial oversight and support, lead project teams (including subcontractors), and oversee the delivery of high-quality project outputs
  • Manage and build our team that serves this market, including identifying talent requirements, supporting career development, and ensuring effective performance management
  • Contribute to practice leadership, including development and delivery of our growth strategy
  • Strengthen our methodological capabilities and domain expertise to help us succeed in the market

Requirements:

  • At least fifteen years of relevant professional experience
  • Expertise in UK policy research and evaluation on at least one of the following areas: science & technology, business, infrastructure, net zero policies
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong commercial skills and business acumen
  • Experience in managing large and complex projects/teams
  • Experience in proactive client engagement and leading competitive bids
  • Ability to develop and convey expertise on a topic
  • A relevant university degree


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