Research and Policy Manager (3 posts)
London (remote working for foreseeable future)
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits
Full time (part-time considered), permanent
Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 3rd February
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits
Full time (part-time considered), permanent
Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 3rd February
Organisation:
Independent grant-making charity focused on educational welfare
Independent grant-making charity focused on educational welfare
Roles:
These newly created roles will lead the quality assurance that the organisation provides for policymakers on teacher professional development reforms (e.g. Early Careers Framework). The roles will also be actively involved in the wider research agenda, commissioning and conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses on key educational topics and supporting the development of a strong evidence infrastructure across the charity.
In the role you will:
These newly created roles will lead the quality assurance that the organisation provides for policymakers on teacher professional development reforms (e.g. Early Careers Framework). The roles will also be actively involved in the wider research agenda, commissioning and conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses on key educational topics and supporting the development of a strong evidence infrastructure across the charity.
In the role you will:
- Support the quality assurance process for key policy initiatives
- Undertake or commission evidence reviews on topics of relevance to teachers and policymakers
- Develop policy positions, both proactively and in response to regulatory bodies and Department for Education and work with other teams to ensure policy positions are understood across the charity
- Build relationships with key education policymakers and researchers
- Keep up to date with social, political and economic developments, and brief others on these factors.
- Contribute to the development of the Teaching and Learning Toolkit
- Lead the management of projects with the Department for Education.
Candidate:
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant field
- At least three years’ experience in research or policy or a doctorate in a relevant subject area
- Strong understanding of education policy, particularly around teacher professional development reforms
- Strong understanding of evidence methods and standards, particularly around evidence synthesis and the UK’s ‘What Works’ centres
- A proven ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate education research
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to produce high-quality written communication to inform and influence policy outcomes
- An ability to identify strategy, initiate and manage projects, as well as consider risk
- An ability to build strong relationships with policymakers.
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email protected]