Research Lead

The Youth Endowment Fund  

Research Lead  

Reports to: Assistant Director of Research  

Salary: £55,000 

Contract: 2 years fixed term  

Location: Central London, Hybrid*  

Closing date: September 10th 12 pm  

Interviews: 22nd September 2025 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.  

• The Research Lead will lead our interpretation and communication of YEF’s evaluation reports. This is at the very core of YEF’s mission and strategy. You’ll ensure all our evaluation reports are clearly and accurately communicated and have the maximum possible impact on policy and practice. 

• Scope, commission, and appoint research teams to deliver YEF research projects including reviews of practice in YEF’s priority sector areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to use YEF’s endowment to fund high quality and impactful research.  

• Act as the Research Team’s Methodological Lead and lead training for the YEF Research Team on a range of topics including research methods.  

• To Apply 

• To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter (including the examples requested in the job description below) and complete the monitoring form. You can submit your application by clicking on the "Apply for this" button on uur website by 12:00pm Wednesday 10th September 2025.