Director of Lifelong Learning Campaigns

4 weeks ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Full time

Company Overview

The Institute is a leading policy and research organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and better work. With a vision for a fair and prosperous society, they conduct research, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is £44,625 - £57,750, depending on experience and location. This includes benefits such as 31 days' holiday, a generous company pension scheme, and hybrid working arrangements.

Job Description

This key role will shape and deliver the Institute's lifelong learning campaign, leading high-profile research and development work focused on lifelong learning and essential skills. The postholder will lead campaigns, research, and development aligned with the Institute's strategic plan, including advocating for lifelong learning, understanding patterns of learning participation, and building evidence on engaging people in adult learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver the Institute's lifelong learning campaign
  • Lead research and development programmes and projects, particularly on lifelong learning and essential skills
  • Identify and secure income to fund the campaign and projects, through proactive approaches to funders and partners, and responding to tenders and calls for proposals
  • Ensure work is delivered to time and quality expectations, within budget, with appropriate measures of impact, and regular engagement with partners and funders
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders
  • Speak and present at external events as a representative of the Institute
  • Keep up to date with key developments in policy, research, and practice

Organisational Duties:

  • Manage researchers/project managers (line and project management) positively and proactively contribute to their personal and professional development
  • Work collaboratively, leading with integrity and sharing the load, being willing to take on projects outside of programme if needed
  • Play an active role in the organisation as a functional and strategic leader, as part of the Institute's R&D Heads and Leadership teams
  • Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and a positive, open, and collaborative approach in line with the Institute's core values and staff charter, Our Culture

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., social science), equivalent qualifications, or evidence of equivalent experience
  • A strong understanding of campaigning and advocacy work, with the ability to design, develop, and utilise appropriate methods and tools to make an impact on policy
  • A proven track record in delivering complex and high-profile programmes of campaigns, research, or development work, including managing and mobilising resources, and delivering to time and quality expectations within budget
  • An understanding of current policy and practice in relation to learning and skills
  • Experience of working in or closely with a policy, communications, media, and/or public affairs team
  • A strong understanding of how research evidence can be used to influence policy
  • A proven track record in building strong relationships with government, delivery organisations, partners, and funders
  • Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including co-ordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development
  • An ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • A knowledge of and commitment to the Institute's charitable aims and purpose

Benefits:

  • 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays
  • Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
  • Group Life Assurance 3*salary
  • Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)
  • Flexible working practices
  • Employee Development Scheme
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental pay
  • Enhanced occupational sick pay
  • Eye care scheme
  • Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
  • Silver award in Investors in People

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