Research Manager

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

It’s a great time to join the Impact, Research and Practice Team. We are a new team in the Policy and Social Change Directorate combining the insight of research and evaluation, with the evidence base of best practice, using our joint expertise to evidence impact in ending homelessness.     

Title: Research & Evaluation Manager 

Salary: £48,442 per annum              

Contract: Permanent  

Hours: 35 per week  

Location: London office (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working policy) 

About the role 

As Research and Evaluation manager you will be part of a team focussed on building evidence and insight within Crisis and more widely, in order to demonstrate what will have the most impact in ending homelessness.   You’ll lead a team of research and evaluation officers to deliver research and evaluation projects, scrutinise data and stats and apply the learning to drive change. You’ll commission and manage research and evaluation projects for internal and external partners.    You contribute to evidence driving change around homelessness which works to end homelessness and not manage it.      

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have 

·       Experience of designing, conducting and applying research projects around social justice issues  

·       Experience of externally commissioning and managing research projects  

·       Experience of qualitative and quantitive data analysis    

·       Experience of managing teams across disciplines   

You may have experience in; Project management, working with people with lived experience of homelessness  

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

·       Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

·       Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

·       28 days’ annual leave 

·       Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

·       Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

·       And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.   

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 28 January 2024 at 23:59  

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 February or Friday 8 February 2024