Head of Research and Delivery

2 weeks ago


Stratford, United Kingdom Global Disability Innovation Hub Full time
About Global Disability Innovation Hub

Global Disability Innovation Hub is a world-leading delivery and practice centre, accelerating ideas into impact for a more just world. We are an Academic Research Centre at UCL and the first WHO Global Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology.

Job Purpose

The Head of Research and Delivery will lead the delivery of programmes, client-facing projects, and research initiatives for Global Disability Innovation Hub. This role requires strategic thinking, delivery management, and the creation of evidence-based recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a growing portfolio of projects, including the Global Thematic Goods sub-programme under the AT2030 programme.
  • Provide overall research leadership, instilling academic rigour and driving innovative and inclusive research.
  • Manage and develop relationships with partners and stakeholders to support effective collaboration.
  • Engage with emerging opportunities, leading proposal development with the wider team.
  • Support communications and external engagement, attending and speaking at events, conferences, and project workshops as needed.
Team Management
  • Manage and support the research and delivery team, ensuring team members are informed, connected, and working as a team.
  • Direct line management of Senior Inclusive Design Manager, Senior Financial Inclusion Researcher, Senior Social Researcher, and Inclusive Climate Researcher.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience across at least two of the key themes of Disability Inclusion, Inclusive Design, and Cities, Climate Change, Gender, Financial Inclusion, and Assistive Technology. They will also have a proven track record in the sector and a strong aptitude for strategic thinking, delivery management, and the creation of tenable and evidence-based recommendations.



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