About Us

We’re Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work.

We're focused on the big questions. How do we help more people find work and build careers in a changing jobs market? How do we help people to be active and engaged citizens? How can more adults develop their skills over their lifetime?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Director to join our team on a full-time basis for a one year fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

So, if you want to lead a team that’s making a real difference, then apply today.

The Role

As our Deputy Director, you will be our strategic lead for employment, helping develop our programme of research and development.

Helping to lead our 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 our 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 our 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

So, if you’re ready to take your next step as a Deputy Director, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.