Deputy Director - Research And Development (Labour Market And Inclusion Issues)

Deputy Director - Research and Development (Labour Market and Inclusion Issues)
London or Leicester (with hybrid working)
About the Organisation
Our client is a policy and research organisation focused on lifelong education and better employment opportunities.
They're focused on the big questions. How do they help more people find jobs and build careers in a changing jobs market? How do they help people to be active and engaged citizens? How can more adults develop their skills over their lifetime?
They are currently seeking a Deputy Director to join their team on a full-time basis for a one year fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
The Benefits
- Salary of £63,000 - £76,125 per annum, depending on experience and location
- 25 days' holiday
- Extra 6 shutdown days in addition to public holidays and annual leave allowance
- 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
This is an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre individual with experience delivering complex and high-profile programmes of Research and Development work to join our client’s committed organisation.
You’ll have the chance to drive positive change in employment and Labour Market issues, influence policy and practice and lead impactful Research and Development initiatives, making a vital contribution to the UK’s education and employment landscape.
What’s more, with a range of excellent benefits on offer, including flexible locations and the chance to work partially from home, our client will make sure you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally.
So, if you want to lead a team that’s making a real difference, then apply today.
The Role
As a Deputy Director, you will be our client’s strategic lead for employment, helping develop their programme of Research and Development.
Helping to lead their Research and Development team, you will continue to build a clear programme of work, secure funding and deliver innovative and impactful projects on Labour Market and Inclusion Issues. You will ensure high-quality outputs and maximise impact on policy and practice.
You will also lead identified cross organisation initiatives and support the development and impact of the organisation internally and externally. Working with stakeholders across local and national government, the media and funding streams, you will be the credible and influential voice on employment-related issues.
Additionally, you will:
- Identify and build relationships with funders
- Lead and manage staffing and non-staffing resources
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, media and current and potential funders
About You
To be considered as a Deputy Director, you will need:
- Experience delivering complex and high-profile programmes of Research and Development work
- An understanding of current policy context around employment and the Labour Market
- An understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies
- Knowledge of the policy-making process and how to influence it
- Excellent networking skills with knowledge of, and connections with, key policymakers, stakeholders and funders across employment and Labour Market issues
Please note, travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.
The closing date for this role is 3rd June 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Programme Manager, Deputy Head of Programme, Deputy Head of Research and Development, Senior Lead of Research and Development, or Deputy Director of Research and Development Programmes.
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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