Reference: 97325
Date Added: 28 August 2025
Closing Date: 7 September 2025
Job Title: Senior Researcher / Operations Manager
Working For: Growth and Reform Network
Location: London
Salary: Senior Researcher: £40,000-£45,000 FTE; Operations Manager: £33,000 - £35,000 FTE
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Senior Researcher
As Senior Researcher at the Growth and Reform Network, you will manage our research programme in support of inclusive growth, impactful devolution and public service reform policy. You will work closely with our junior research analyst as well as our UK-wide network of local and regional governments learning from local growth innovation and public service reform by creating practical tools and accessible frameworks to inform decision-making. This is a pivotal role for our small but high achieving team, bolstered by the support of the Future Governance Forum and Metro Dynamics, as well as a wide range of partners across the progressive policy ecosystem. By joining us now, you will be at the forefront of developing one of the UK’s most exciting policy and practice networks and will have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the policy agenda on devolution and local inclusive growth.
More information is available in the job pack: https://growthandreform.org/about-us/job-senior-researcher
Operations Manager
As Operations Manager at the Growth and Reform Network, you will oversee daily operations for our small and dynamic team, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
This will include coordinating logistics for external engagement and taking a leading role in embedding our core values. You will work closely with the Director to design and implement effective systems for governance and tracking network deliverables to facilitate the effectiveness of the team as a whole. This is a pivotal role for our small but high achieving team, bolstered by the support of the Future Governance Forum and Metro Dynamics, as well as a wide range of partners across the progressive policy ecosystem. By joining us now, you will be at the forefront of developing one of the UK’s most exciting policy and practice networks and will have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the policy agenda on devolution and local inclusive growth.
More information is available in the job pack: https://growthandreform.org/about-us/job-operations-manager
Closing Date: 7 September 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Application deadline for the Senior Researcher and Operations Manager roles - 23:59 on Sunday 7th September 2025, with interviews held w/c 15th September.
Application Details
To apply for the Senior Researcher role, please send a CV and 1 page covering letter addressed to: info@growthandreform.org (with the subject line Senior Researcher).
To apply for the Operations Manager role, please send a CV and 1 page covering letter addressed to: info@growthandreform.org (with the subject line Operations Manager).
Website: https://growthandreform.org/