Deputy Director
Central London / part-remote
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 18% pension contribution
Full time, 12-month maternity cover
Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 6th May
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 18% pension contribution
Full time, 12-month maternity cover
Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 6th May
Organisation:
Think tank
Think tank
Role:
This is a key role helping to develop the organisation’s programme of research and lead their communications and influencing work. With the Director of Policy and Research/Deputy CEO, you will help to lead the Research and Development team. This will include taking responsibility for developing a clear programme of work, securing funding, and delivering innovative and impactful projects.Alongside this, you will be responsible for leading the Policy and Communications Team, who aim to ensure our wider work delivers maximum impact on policy and practice.
You will be a credible and influential voice on learning, skills and employment – with local and national government, media, funders and wider stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will also play a key role in shaping the future direction of a successful and impactful organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise and experience in policy, research and external communications; building and leading high-performing teams; and business development and fundraising.
In this role, you will:
This is a key role helping to develop the organisation’s programme of research and lead their communications and influencing work. With the Director of Policy and Research/Deputy CEO, you will help to lead the Research and Development team. This will include taking responsibility for developing a clear programme of work, securing funding, and delivering innovative and impactful projects.Alongside this, you will be responsible for leading the Policy and Communications Team, who aim to ensure our wider work delivers maximum impact on policy and practice.
You will be a credible and influential voice on learning, skills and employment – with local and national government, media, funders and wider stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will also play a key role in shaping the future direction of a successful and impactful organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise and experience in policy, research and external communications; building and leading high-performing teams; and business development and fundraising.
In this role, you will:
- Work with colleagues to lead the development and delivery of high-profile programmes of work across their strategic plan, ensuring high quality, and maximising impact on policy and practice
- Provide leadership and work collaboratively with colleagues to identify funding for research, including through original proactive proposals and high-quality tenders
- Identify and build relationships to build partnerships with funders, bringing in new business in line with the strategic plan
- Raise the profile of the organisation and build and maintain a personal profile, strengthening their position as a recognised and respected thought-leader in learning, skills and employment
- Lead the policy and communications team, ensuring that their work achieves maximum impact
- Oversee the digital communications strategy, press and media engagement, events, and public affairs work
- Work with colleagues to ensure they are up to date with key developments in policy, research and practice on learning, skills and employment, and to support them to develop their communications and influencing skills
- Be an active member of the Senior Management Team, leading on identified cross organisation initiatives, and supporting the development and impact of the organisation internally and externally.
Candidate
- Degree or equivalent qualification, or evidence of equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of current policy context around employment, skills and lifelong learning
- Knowledge of the policy-making process and experience in influencing it
- Understanding of, and proven track record in, securing press and media coverage
- Strong project and programme management skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly
- Excellent networking skills with knowledge of and connections with key policymakers, stakeholders and funders across employment and skills
- Excellent leadership and people-management skills with experience in supporting professional and personal development.
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email protected]