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Reference: 98679

Date Added: 26 February 2026
Closing Date: 13 March 2026

Job Title: Head of Research

Working For: Open Data Institute

Location: London

Salary: £70,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

The Head of Research leads ODI’s multidisciplinary team of researchers.

Reporting to the Director of Research, the Head of Research is responsible for scoping, selling and delivering ODI’s research to support the creation of an open, trustworthy data ecosystem. The Head of Research plays a key role in ensuring that research priorities at the ODI are aligned with our strategy; and that they remain sustainable through fundraising and business development.

ODI research spans multiple sectors and stakeholders all over the world. It brings together insights and methods from multiple disciplines (e.g., computer science, AI, data science, social sciences, law, digital humanities, arts) to advance the world's understanding of how we build, assess, and use data infrastructure and technologies. ODI researchers work closely with consultants, product designers, technologists, and trainers across the business to ensure research results respond to real-world concerns and achieve impact.

The Head of Research supports the Director of Research with the overall line management of the research team. Furthermore, the role leads on building an internal community of practice around research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management.

The Head of Research role has specific responsibilities, as well as more general responsibilities as a senior member of the team and line manager.

https://theodi.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/83 

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews from the week commencing the 15th of March.

Application Details

Apply to this job via this link https://theodi.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/83 

For more information about the role, contact recruitment@theodi.org. 

Website: https://theodi.org/

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