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The Trust is recruiting a creative and committed Research and Policy Officer to join our team. Reporting to one of the team’s Research and Policy Managers, the successful candidate will play a significant role in developing and preparing the Trust’s research and policy outputs, working across the core areas of the Sutton Trust’s work (early years, schools, apprenticeships, higher education and access to the workplace). This will include helping to produce original, data rich and policy relevant research reports, along with contributing to other Trust research projects. They will also support the policy and advocacy work of the Trust, including performing background research on topics relevant to educational inequality and social mobility as required.
Main duties
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To contribute, with colleagues, to several data-rich research reports accessible to practitioners and policy makers, over the course of the year, as agreed with the Research, Communications and Policy leadership team
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To support the Sutton Trust's programme of research and policy work, including:
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Providing staff with background research, analysis and data on relevant topics
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Producing literature reviews
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Supporting research funding bids
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Providing administrative support
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Working with Communications colleagues to develop messaging and content for disseminating and publicising reports
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Supporting advocacy work, as required, with MPs' staff, civil servants, special advisers and other policy makers
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Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent analytical skills and understanding of research methods, primarily quantitative research, as well as literature/evidence reviews. This should include significant experience of using data analysis software such as SPSS/Stata/R/Python or equivalent
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A qualification in a social science or other numerate discipline, including statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, data science or similar discipline in the social or natural sciences at undergraduate level, or comparable experience
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Two years' experience working in research in a professional or academic environment (e.g., PhD, post-doc)
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for projects
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Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit into a busy, small team in a fast-paced policy environment
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Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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Eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Desirable
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Experience of conducting research using adminstrative datasets (e.g., National Pupil Database) or longitudinal datasets (e.g., Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataset, Understanding Society, Next Steps)
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Knowledge of one or more of our priority policy areas (early years, schools, apprenticeships, higher education and access to the workplace), and the wider education policy environment in England
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Strong understanding of government and the public policy environment
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Experience working within or an understanding of the not-for-profit sector
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Experience in education (for example, as a teacher or in another front-line educational role), education policy or a closely related field
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A postgraduate qualification in a numerate discipline (see above)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, permanent
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Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum
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Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events/meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
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A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 5pm, Friday 24th July, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Monday 10th August, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Monday 17th August.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
Motability Foundation is a national charity which believes that no disabled person should be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. We help disabled people enjoy the freedom and independence to work, to learn, to access services, and to see family and friends.
We provide a range of grants to help people with different kinds of disabilities, and we oversee the Motability Scheme, delivered by the private company Motability Operations. The Scheme has more than 900,000 disabled customers who use the enhanced mobility benefits they receive from the Government to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair.
The Motability Scheme offers a wide range of vehicles, including standard cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), with numerous accessibility adaptations to support independent driving and travel.
There are two key elements to this role:
• To analyse and report on Scheme performance as delivered by Motability Operations.
• To research external factors relevant to the operation of the Scheme including Government policy and developments within the automotive sector.
What you’ll be doing
Scheme Oversight
• Support oversight activities including the review of Motability Operations’ KPI reports and information, analyse performance and report against Scheme operational objectives.
• Produce input to a monthly commentary on Scheme Performance to be presented to the Board of Governors.
• Undertake operational reviews on selected areas of Scheme activity.
• Liaise with Motability Operations to raise areas for review within the Scheme, critically review the reports provided, and escalate to the Board of Governors.
• Participate in policy and process reviews.
• Seek to better understand the delivery of the Motability Scheme.
• Review and document ways of working and process changes in Scheme Oversight.
Research
• Monitor Government policy and legislation relating to the automotive sector including transition to Electric Vehicles in 2035; emissions legislation, including the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate; introduction of Clean Air / Congestion Zones; taxation on motoring including potential Road Pricing.
• Keep up to date with developments within the automotive sector, particularly vehicle conversion and adaptations for disabled customers, during a period of significant change including the transition to electric vehicles and the restructuring of motor retail towards manufacturer direct sales and online.
• Prepare research summaries and conclusions for Directors and Governors.
• Consider policy implications for the Scheme following research projects.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you will play a vital role in enabling the smooth running of the organisation and its programmes through maintaining excellent programme administration, comms, governance, reporting systems and cross organisational project work.
The role is a key part of the wider Core Team.
The role is ideally suited to individuals with an interest in the core running of a charitable organisation.
Good organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to hold a multitude of tasks simultaneously. The role will provide support for the Senior Management Team and wider delivery team. This post offers an excellent opportunity to learn about communications, programme administration, programme set up and data management and reporting within the context of the voluntary sector.
The role focuses on:
- Communications
- Data Management and Reporting
- Programme Administration
Communications
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Prepare and maintain an annual comms timeline – including key celebratory or significant events for example mental health week, volunteer day etc ensuring that the Trust is maximising coverage across these key dates in the year;
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Maintain the annual events calendar – work with programme leads to ensure events are being covered by comms;
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Coordinate, collate and support with the preparation, completion and delivery of the ST newsletter – distribute via Mailchimp and oversee staff hard copy delivery;
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Day to day social media, liaising with Programme leads for engaging content;
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Monitor and ensure the website content is updated as needed;
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Prepare Board report on Comms;
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Be main contact for and oversee workstream with our Graphic Designer;
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Write PR materials as needed;
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Organise and oversee a regular Comms meeting with SLT – to include a focus on external and internal comms, the comms timeline and organisational events calendar
Data Management and Reporting
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Coordinating reporting deadlines and ensuring they are met by staff;
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All reports to be saved into report folder and SLT notified to sign off;
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Management of Plinth data management system, including managing supplier relationship, monitoring data is inputted correctly and staff training and support;
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Oversight of data requirements per programme and extraction of headline data information for board reports and general funding bids and reports;
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Attend quarterly Commissioner Meetings with colleagues.
Programme Administration
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Maintain and update contracts and grants master spreadsheet;
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Preparing paperwork for new contracts and grants agreements;
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Prepare and issue contract invoices using Xero accounting system;
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Monitor payment schedule using Xero and update SLT;
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Coordinate with accountants when contract invoicing is linked to monthly payroll;
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Planning and set up of new programmes. Supporting staff to launch programmes according to contract funding;
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Management of core support across delivery programmes including but not limited to advice and assistance, baby buddies, group programmes etc;
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Supporting SLT with preparation and submission of bid applications
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Supporting the Core Team with planning and delivering ad hoc organisational projects in line with Organisational Annual Strategy.
Job Requirements
Our work is place-based, and people focused. To be responsive to the community and to be able to support Shoreditch Trust activities, we do not offer remote working contracts. You will need to be flexible, working some evenings and weekends. Hours will be agreed on a mutually beneficial basis in line with planned activities. You will be expected to attend organisational meetings, events and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Educational achievements, Qualifications, Training and Knowledge:
Essential
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Degree or equivalent qualification
Experience:
Essential
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Work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator, or similar role
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Familiarity with data management procedures and principles
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Experience using social media platforms and website CMS
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Experience of using Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Desirable
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Experience using e-marketing software e.g., Mailchimp
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Experience using data management and evaluation software
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Experience of processing financial claims/transactions
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Supporting managers to meet deadlines
Job related aptitude and skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing, by e-mail and in person
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Strong organisational and communications skills
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Methodical and organised approach to tasks, with an eye for detail
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Ability to work calmly under pressure prioritising competing demands effectively
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Initiative, flexibility, and ability to handle change
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Ability to produce accurate summaries of meetings, events, and conversations
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Ability to attend work regularly and on time
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Good problem-solving skills
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Good influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to positively engage others and secure commitment and time
Personal qualities:
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A problem solver who enjoys translating complex information into practical applications
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Commitment to continuous personal development
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Ability to work alone, as well as working co-operatively as a team member
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Willingness to learn about new initiatives
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Specialist knowledge related to the area of appointment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of research and evaluation projects, ensuring clients feel supported, informed and delighted throughout. You will bring methodological knowledge, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to every stage of the work.
You will work closely with the Director and the Senior Managers, contributing to the quality and smooth running of projects across a diverse client portfolio. You will also play a key role in strengthening Bean’s internal capability, supporting the team in helping to grow our offer, particularly in supporting charities and funders to evaluate, learn and communicate their impact more effectively.
Every role at Bean Research fuels our mission to be the trusted learning and evaluation partner of choice, helping organisations frame, evaluate and amplify social value with confidence and clarity. Everyone plays a part in delivering work that is rigorous, reflective and genuinely useful while sustaining Bean as a high-quality, values-led organisation.
About Bean Research
Bean Research is an independent research, evaluation and learning consultancy. We help charities, foundations, funders and corporates understand and strengthen their social impact, working across sport for development, criminal justice, employability, and arts and heritage. Our clients range from The Rayne Foundation, Nando’s, King Charles III Charitable Fund and a range of Corporate Foundations to many grassroots charities.
We are a social enterprise, a Living Wage Employer and a certified B Corp. Our BCorp assessors particularly highlighted that our evaluation and Social Return on Investment work consistently leads clients to deepen their social impact: 83% of clients confirm they had made improvements as a direct result. We are rigorous but never dull, and we see our job as translating evidence into something genuinely useful. If you want to work somewhere that lives its values, this is it.
Why This Role, Why Now
Bean has grown, then deliberately paused to build stronger systems and foundations. We are now ready to grow again. This is a pivotal delivery role at the heart of our evaluation work: you will manage and deliver a varied portfolio of evaluation and learning projects, work closely with the Director and Senior Managers, and be the dependable, day-to-day partner our clients trust. It will suit someone who takes pride in accurate, high-quality work and wants to develop within a supportive, values-led team.
Responsibilities
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Project Delivery: Delivery of research and evaluation projects, supporting the development of project plans, methodologies and data collection tools.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Own the analysis of quantitative, qualitative & SROI research data and contribute to the preparation of clear, engaging reports, dashboards and impact-focused case studies for clients and stakeholders.
Quality and Rigour: Apply high standards of accuracy and ethical practice across all project tasks. Proactively flag issues and contribute to continuous improvement of Bean’s processes and outputs.
Industry Knowledge: Stay informed with developments in evaluation methods, social impact frameworks and best practice. Bring relevant insights to the team to strengthen our collective approach and capabilities.
B Corp Commitment: Actively support and further improve Bean’s own environmental and social performance.
Working With Clients
Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with client teams. Act as the day-to-day point of contact, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness and a consistently high-quality client experience.
Project Coordination: Help coordinate evaluation activities, fieldwork logistics and client communications, ensuring projects run smoothly and to schedule.
Bean Operations
Advocate and Thought Leadership: Be a vocal advocate for Bean and for social value, active on LinkedIn and across the sector, and help position Bean as a thought leader through articles, insights, events and panels.
New business Opportunities: Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and helping to position Bean’s services confidently and creatively in the market.
Team Contribution: Work collaboratively and supportively within the team, sharing knowledge and contributing positively to a high-performing, values-led culture. Support interns or junior colleagues fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Bean’s 5 Pillars of Success: Own and deliver at least one agreed pillar project each quarter, aligned with Bean’s strategic priorities and agreed with the Director. This might include work on processes, positioning, potential business, client excellence and how we best partner with people.
Candidate Profile
You are a careful, methodical evaluation or research professional who takes genuine pride in getting things right. You combine methodological knowledge with strong attention to detail, and you are a natural team player: cooperative, supportive and reliable. You value clarity of task, high standards and seeing work through thoroughly, and you can translate findings clearly for clients who are not evaluators themselves.
Essential
Experience delivering evaluation or social research projects, including data collection, analysis and reporting across qualitative and quantitative methods.
Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to accuracy, ethics and high-quality outputs.
Confidence supporting the design of evaluation frameworks, logic models or theories of change.
Excellent organisation and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once.
Clear, accessible written and verbal communication, including turning data into engaging findings for non-specialist clients.
A collaborative, dependable approach: comfortable being the day-to-day point of contact and supporting colleagues and junior staff.
The right to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience in the charity, funder or wider social impact sector.
SROI or value for money experience; Social Value International (SVI) Level 1, or an interest in working towards it, would be a real bonus.
Knowledge of participatory or co-design approaches.
Willingness to travel for fieldwork and client meetings as required.
Exposure to funder or government-funded work, for example across central government departments, National Lottery funded organisations or Sport England.
Our Values
Everyone at Bean brings our values to life every day. For this role in particular, we are looking for someone who recognises themselves in them:
Broad-minded: you welcome diverse perspectives and design work that is sensitive to context, power and equity.
Enthusiastic: you bring energy, optimism and ownership to every project, client and conversation.
Adaptable: you respond constructively to uncertainty and balance rigour with pragmatism.
Navigators: you are curious, evidence-led and always looking for the most effective way forward.
Scrupulous: you hold high standards of accuracy, ethics and transparency.
Benefits
In return, Bean commits to clear expectations, a supportive and high-quality working environment, and real investment in your development, including a performance and objectives review every six months and an in-depth annual review with a Director.
Salary: c.£33,000 to £37,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
Flexible working: This is a full-time role, with 3 days a week in our office as standard and the rest worked flexibly. We know flexibility matters, so we are open to discussing arrangements that work for you and for Bean, including, for the right person, a four-day week.
Learning and development: up to 3 training days a year, plus sector events, peer learning and mentoring.
Volunteering: 2 paid volunteering days each year.
Wellbeing and inclusion: we actively support staff wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance.
Annual leave: 25 days pro-rata plus bank holidays.
Pension: NEST (opt-out).
Culture: a social enterprise, Living Wage Employer and certified B Corp, and a member of the Better Business Alliance and Anthropy.
How to Apply
To apply, please click on apply below. We are an inclusive employer building a diverse team, and we particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in our sector, those who have come to evaluation through different career routes or lived experience, and people at different stages of their career. If you need any adjustments to take part in our process, please let us know.
Date posted: Monday 6 July 2026
Salary: £94,592 per annum with excellent benefits
Contract type: Permanent, full time or part time
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week. All staff are required to work in person for a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working policy. The post-holder may be required to undertake some work outside normal working hours.
About the Health Foundation
Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK, and health and care services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation with a mission to build a healthier UK. We work to achieve this by generating high quality research and analysis; developing practical solutions to the biggest problems in health and health services; engaging, convening and building coalitions to build understanding, inform debate and drive action; and developing the long-term capability needed to transform health and care.
Our values
We expect everyone who works with us to be committed to our values and to share our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. Our values are impact, evidence, integrity, and collaboration. You can read more about them in our five-year strategy. We also expect everyone to share our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation and to help deliver our EDI Strategy.
About the role
This role is one of three key Deputy Directors in the Health and Care Policy team. The team focuses on shaping the future of the health and care system in the UK to ensure the best care for all, by supporting more evidence-informed policy and decision-making.
You will work alongside the Director of Policy and Research and other senior staff to oversee and manage our large portfolio of work on health and care policy. This will include leading high-quality research and analysis and using evidence to inform policy and decision-making – including through direct engagement with policymakers, events and convening. You will also be directly responsible for overseeing our thematic programme of work on health system reform and neighbourhood health, working with staff in the Health and Care Policy team and other teams across the Foundation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working with the Director of Policy and Research and other senior members of staff to oversee and lead the health and care policy team’s work
- Lead the development and delivery of high quality research and analysis, and communicate our messages to external audiences
- Lead the delivery of our thematic programme of work on health system reform and neighbourhood health
- Build and maintain strong networks with relevant health and social care policy stakeholders
- Be a visible and credible senior leader for our work on health and care policy, setting high standards for the quality, rigour, and impact of our work, and supporting others to meet them
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more.
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and a supporting statement that answers the following application questions:
- Why are you well suited to this role? What leadership skills and experience would you bring to the Senior Leadership Team of the Health Foundation? (max. 300 words)
- What skills and experience do you have in generating and using high quality research and analysis to influence and inform national policy? What experience do you have in leading teams to do this effectively? (max. 400 words)
- Based on your experience, what are some of the key ingredients for effectively using research and analysis to influence policy decisions? (max. 400 words)
Our commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each opportunity on merit.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.
We have identified three key areas to improving diversity. Our aim to achieve a more balanced representation across our organisation, with a particular focus on increasing the number of women in leadership, enhancing the representation of people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds and welcoming more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we strongly encourage applications from these groups.
Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace together.
If you require any support through this process, please contact us. Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 17th August 2026
Project Manager for the contactless giving rollout project, which will equip 850 churches with a contactless giving device.
As Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be to manage and deliver the contactless giving rollout project. This project will equip 850 churches with contactless giving devices to enable them to receive digital donations and will be delivered in partnership with the Church of England's 42 dioceses. This project is in the early stages of delivery, following a successful period of scoping and engagement with key stakeholders to define the work. Your role may also include initial design work for other digital giving project ideas, depending on capacity alongside delivery of the contactless rollout.
This is an important post which will enable the Giving Directorate to deliver a high-impact project, supporting churches to sustain their ministry through diverse giving mechanisms.
Please note that this role is offered on a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term contract basis for 12 months, ideally starting from 24th August 2026, and is partial maternity leave cover for the Strategic Lead for Giving Mechanisms and Technology.
Interviews will take place online on Monday 27 July 2026
Project management of the contactless giving rollout:
- Work with the internal project team to deliver a national rollout of 850 contactless giving devices, to be delivered by Nov 2027
- Manage and maintain processes to support effective project delivery, so that it remains on track for completion on time and within budget
- Compile training materials to support churches and dioceses with onboarding and effective contactless giving, with support from the project team
- Deliver training to church in-person, as needed to support diocesan colleagues, in conjunction with the project team
- Organise and run 'train the trainer' in-person workshops for diocesan Giving Advisors, in conjunction with the project team
- Develop strong and effective working relationships with the project board, wider Giving Directorate, key internal stakeholders, suppliers, and diocesan Giving Advisors
- Report to the project board and Senior Responsible Officer on project progress
- Manage project risks and issues
- Capture key qualitative and quantitative data throughout the project
- Regularly circulate a project dashboard to diocesan colleagues to update them on device outcomes, working with the Senior Data Analyst to ensure accurate data analysis
- Track the initial realisation of benefits (most benefits to be realised after 2027)
- Work within the NCIs project management framework and ensure project documentation is kept up-to-date
Project scoping:
- Develop existing ideas for future digital giving initiatives by producing project briefs, in discussion with internal stakeholders
- Consult with diocesan Giving Advisors and churches as part of early project development
- Propose plans for prospective projects
Your job description is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work, but is not exhaustive. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
The role will require some travel throughout England and Wales, and may also require occasional work on weekends. If the postholder is not based in Church House, they will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House and so must be willing to travel to Church House as required. It is anticipated that travel to Church House will be required once a month, and travel to a diocese to deliver training would also be required once a month (which may require an overnight stay).
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Strong track record of delivering medium-size projects with multiple stakeholders, either as a project manager or in a dedicated project support role
- Experience of working within the charity sector
- Experience of creating training resources and delivering training, both online and in-person
- Experience of influencing others through communication and strong leadership skills
- Highly computer literate, with proven use of Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, CoPilot, and Canva
Skills & Abilities:
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate to large groups and key stakeholders clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work well with numerical data and produce financial reporting including budget updates
- Ability to work well in a team with good inter-personal skills
- Flexible and organised approach to work
- Able to work comfortably with competing priorities
- Ability to provide excellent support to churches and Giving Advisors
- Ability to build relationships with key project stakeholders, articulate a project's priorities, and advocate for it internally
Desirable
- Experience of encouraging giving in a paid or voluntary capacity (digital giving is particularly desirable)
- Experience of the Church sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving or church finances
- Experience working with Power Automate
- A professional project management qualification e.g,. APM PMQ
- Familiarity and experience of working within the NCIs project management framework
- Valid UK driving license
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



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About the Fund for Global Human Rights
The Fund for Global Human Rights invests in the power of human rights activism to
advance justice and equality around the world. We’re a global team of fundraisers,
grantmakers, and activists with decades of experience navigating practical and political
barriers to support human rights movements in some of the world’s most dangerous and
repressive contexts. Through long-term flexible funding and hands-on strategic support,
we help frontline activists build powerful movements and push for change on their own
terms.
About the Role
The Learning and Assessment (L&A) Manager works collaboratively across the organisation to lead and support initiatives and practices that advance the 2025-2030 Strategic Outlook and theory of change. The L&A Manager is responsible for designing, managing, and engaging stakeholders in strategic programmatic and organisational L&A initiatives that are complexity-aware and context-relevant. At FGHR, we strive for a balance between learning practices to help us understand and inform our work and assessment practices to build evidence to support claims about the results or effects of our work.
Reports to: Director of Learning and Assessment, based in Washington, D.C.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Where You’ll Make the Most Impact
Programmatic learning and assessment
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Lead or contribute to program design and mixed methods data collection and learning plans or processes.
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Design and implement relevant and rigorous analysis plans with qualitative and quantitative data sources.
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Manage L&A initiatives with staff, consultants, and grantee partners.
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Co-design terms of reference or scopes of work for L&A consultant partners.
Organisational learning and operations
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Steward or otherwise contribute to the organisational goal planning and reflection process.
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Design and facilitate virtual or in-person learning and reflection meetings or processes with internal and external stakeholders.
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Actively support and advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, while contributing to equitable outcomes in line with FGHR DEI commitments.
Thought leadership and resource mobilisation
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Synthesize L&A meetings or secondary evidence for staff or donor audiences.
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(Co)author blogs or articles about L&A practices, evidence, or insights.
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Draft sections of grant proposals (e.g., MEL approach or plan, log frame).
Qualifications | What You’ll Need to Be Successful
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Substantial relevant experience (typically around five years) managing applied evaluation, research, or strategic learning initiatives within human rights, social justice, or a related field where complexity is a given and multiple pathways to success are possible.
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Experience with virtual and in-person facilitation and/or coordination of diverse stakeholders on design, implementation, and utilisation of learning or assessment processes and findings.
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Experience collecting, analysing, and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data sources, including unstructured or tacit information.
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Demonstrated understanding of philanthropic evidence and practices (e.g., flexible funding, participatory grantmaking); experience within a grantmaking organisation preferred.
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Ability to set clear goals and objectives, manage consultants, coordinate people and processes, and adapt appropriately.
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Ability to work remotely, both independently and as part of a team based in different locations.
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Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint and/or data management and analytic functions in Excel or other Office applications.
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Ability and willingness to conduct independent domestic or international travel, as required and safe to do so (approximately 5%-10% annually).
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Lived and/or professional experience working with vulnerable or politically marginalised organisations and people, especially in places where FGHR works, is desirable.
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Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is desirable.
Core Competencies
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Active listener: ability to ask meaningful questions, be curious, summarise and validate key points, and respect others’ wisdom.
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Relationship manager: ability to form and manage trust-based, mutual relationships with diverse stakeholders with an understanding of and sensitivity to power dynamics.
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Systems thinker: ability to see different aspects of a system while maintaining site of the whole and demonstrating comfort with uncertainty.
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Values-aligned: commitment and practice of FGHR values, particularly L&A approaches and processes that are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive.
What You'll Get in Return
When you join our team, you'll enjoy more than just a rewarding role. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your career growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:
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20 days annual leave for the first year (prorated based on hire date)
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Statutory Bank Holidays + Personal Days up to 14 leave days
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Refreshing Fridays - from the first Friday in June, every other Friday through to the end of August is classified as a FGHR Refreshing Friday - the FGHR, in general, will be closed on these Refreshing Fridays, and staff should be able to take the majority of these days as a non-working well-being day
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Twelve sick days per year and are accrued at the rate of 1 day per month.
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Statutory sick pay
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Statutory parental leave
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Up to 3 months paid sabbatical after seven years of service subject to approval and work performance
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Optional Health Insurance - 100% Employer-paid medical coverage for employees; it serves as a supplement to NHS and is a taxable benefit
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Optional Health Insurance includes - dental and vision coverage for employee
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Optional Income Protection Group Scheme – 45-60% dependent upon income level
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Life Insurance @ £175,000
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis during the application period of 26th June to 17th July. The earliest anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.
***Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK as a prerequisite for the role as we cannot provide visa sponsorship. ***
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, including those currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We recognise the value that diverse perspectives bring and aim to ensure fairness and equity in our recruitment processes and employment practices, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know.
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o you want to design something truly transformative for young people across the UK?
We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and purpose-driven Design Lead to shape and deliver a bold new mentoring initiative at The King’s Trust; one that will inspire businesses, communities, and volunteers to come together and support young people to thrive.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the design, pilot and launch of a suite of mentoring offers that will reach young people across the UK. This includes developing innovative approaches such as in-school experiences, digital micro-mentoring, and enhanced mentoring pathways. Your work will directly influence how young people access support, build confidence, and unlock their future.
You’ll bring deep expertise in user-centred design and a relentless focus on what works for young people. Using insight, research, and creativity, you’ll design experiences that are engaging, scalable, and impactful - while ensuring they resonate with partners, funders, and communities across the UK.
Collaboration will be at the heart of what you do. You’ll work alongside delivery teams, young people, employers, and supporters to co-create solutions that reflect real needs and real ambition. At the same time, you’ll lead from the front - setting direction, driving delivery, and championing innovation across a complex and high-profile programme.
If you’re excited by the challenge of creating something new, motivated by making a measurable difference, and ready to lead design that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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VCSA Values
We demonstrate honesty, openness, and respect for everyone.
We challenge ourselves and be open to challenge from others.
We are trusted and build trust across the organisation.
We create safe spaces where creativity can flourish.
We work in true partnership with communities.
We are forward-looking.
We do the right thing.
We work sustainably.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Data Analyst to support the analysis and reporting of impact across a portfolio of projects and programmes delivered by a range of our VCSE delivery partners. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in data who wants to further develop their analytical and reporting skills within a supportive team, working on
data that demonstrates positive impact on local communities.
Working alongside colleagues across the VCSA, you will help bring together information from different projects, support the production of clear reports and visualisations, and help the organisation understand what its data is telling us about performance and impact. You will be supported to grow into more advanced areas of the role, such as dashboard development, performance frameworks, and presenting to senior stakeholders, as your experience builds.
The VCSA focuses on supporting delivery that benefits marginalised and underserved communities, and is committed to delivering services that are equitable, inclusive, and responsive to lived experience. We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and who will approach data about the people we support with care, respect, and an awareness of the people behind the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the analysis of data across a portfolio of projects, each with its own objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Carry out quantitative analysis (numbers, figures, statistics) and qualitative analysis (feedback, case studies, survey responses) to help evaluate performance and impact.
- Support the identification of trends, patterns and areas worth exploring further, raising these with colleagues and line management.
- Support the bringing together of data from different sources and systems into clear, consistent formats for reporting.
- Help maintain accurate, well-organised data and flag any quality or consistency issues.
- Support compliance with data protection requirements and organisational policy when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
- Produce clear reports, summaries, and visualisations (using Excel and other tools) for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Work with colleagues across the VCSA to understand their reporting needs and help improve the quality and usefulness of the data collected.
- Contribute to discussions about how the organisation measures performance and impact and support the development of monitoring tools over time.
- Take part in training and development opportunities to build skills in areas such as dashboards, statistical analysis, and stakeholder presentation as the role develops.
#Data #DataAnalyst #Qualitative #Quantitative #Charity
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Help us change lives through world-class medical research
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Impact Officer to help monitor and evaluate our research to ensure our funded projects make a real-world difference.
About the role
- Reporting to our Senior Research Impact Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
- Be the first point of contact for reporting enquiries from funded researchers
- Collate qualitative and quantitative data to support impact reporting
- Support the ongoing development of progress reporting forms
- Develop and maintain working relationships with grant-holders
- Organise and attend meetings with researchers in support of impact evaluation activities
- Liaise with the Communications Team to publicise research outputs
- Respond to requests for information about research impact from across the organisation
- Assist in the delivery of scientific seminars and award events
- Represent the charity at external events.
About you
You will use your excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills to help us manage our diverse research portfolio. You are motivated and enthusiastic and you will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy. You can see full details in the attached job description, but we will be looking particularly closely for evidence of the following criteria in your written application:
- Experience of working or volunteering in a science-related environment
- Experience of collating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel plus generally high level of IT skills
- An interest in scientific affairs or medical research
- Ability to understand complex scientific information presented in reports and explain it in a simple way
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
About the Medical Research Foundation
Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.
There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours). We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
We offer
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
- Life insurance at 4x salary
- Wellbeing support and flexible working culture
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for. To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.
If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About us
We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.
In response, UCL has launched , our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve global health, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL's next century. Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future.
There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Here, it will happen.
About the role
As Head of Alumni and Supporter Voice, you will establish and lead a new strategic function for UCL Advancement, ensuring that the perspectives, experiences and needs of our alumni and supporters shape engagement, volunteering and fundraising strategies. Through a programme of research, insight and evidence generation, you will help drive more informed decision-making and enhance the experience of our global alumni and supporter community.
Working across Advancement, you will design and deliver a programme of research, listening and feedback activity, bringing together qualitative and quantitative evidence to generate actionable insight. You will partner with colleagues across fundraising, engagement, data and insight functions, helping to embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making and ensuring that alumni and supporter voice is translated into meaningful action.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new function at a pivotal moment for UCL Advancement, helping us deepen engagement, improve supporter experiences and maximise the impact of our programmes and campaigns.
We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE - equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
To find out more about the role, please contact Tom Travell () by email.
Please use the attached cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit:
First stage interviews are expected to be held on 5 and 6 August, second stage are expected to be held on 12 August.
About you
You will have experience designing and delivering research, insight, listening, evaluation or feedback programmes and using evidence to influence strategy, programme development and decision-making. You will be highly skilled at analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative data, translating complex information into clear recommendations that drive action.
You will bring experience of managing complex projects and building strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, alongside excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be comfortable working in an environment where priorities evolve and where identifying high-impact opportunities is key to success.
Experience of commissioning and managing external research agencies, together with experience in fundraising, engagement, higher education, membership or customer-focused organisations, would be advantageous.
We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.
What we offer
We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays.
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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
- 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
- Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer?
- Could you lead learning, engagement and research elements of a Dementia-Inclusive Cancer Support Pilot?
- Are you a skilled facilitator able to engage diverse groups with particular experience?
Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia
People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness:
- Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment
- Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions
- Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care
- Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support
Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement.
The postholder will establish and facilitate a Participatory Learning Group involving people with lived experience, carers and professionals, ensuring that learning from the project informs service development, system improvement and future practice.
The role will gather, analyse and communicate insight from participants and frontline delivery, helping generate evidence about what works in supporting people living with dementia and cancer.
We are looking for a skilled Facilitator who:
- Has experience of community engagement, participation, co-production or qualitative research.
- Has experience gathering and analysing qualitative information and ability to identify themes and learning from complex information.
- Has excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
Training and development opportunities are available to all staff.
Full details about the role, including key responsibilities, can be found within the job pack. We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal chat to discuss the opportunity and working at Age UK Sutton. You will be able to view the job pack once you hit apply.
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £18,300 pro rata (£30,500 actual)
Location: Sutton (community venues, partner organisations and hybrid
working)
Contract: Fixed Term (Grant funded - 2 years)
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026
Interview date: 20th/21st/23rd July
If you cannot attend this interview date, please let us know when you submit your application. If we invite you to interview, we will always do our best to find a suitable alternative date. We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us. We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments. An applicant’s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate’s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
A Sutton where every older person lives well, feeling connected and valued with the confidence and support they need to thrive.
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Brightside is the UK’s leading and safest online mentoring provider, with 23 years’ experience in delivering personalised and flexible online mentoring to young people. We exist to connect young people facing barriers with relatable role models so they can make confident and informed decisions about the future. Our flexible technology gives young people a mentor in their pocket, on their own schedule, to support their next steps.
The Data and Insights Manager will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality and impact across our mentoring programmes. The postholder will work closely with the Programmes Team to embed impact in project design and to produce evaluations that assess the impact of mentoring against our theory of change outcomes. The postholder will complete data analysis and evaluation reports for individual mentoring programmes as well as our whole portfolio to present our impact at an aggregate level. The postholder will produce organisation wide impact reports for external publication and work closely with the senior management and leadership teams to demonstrate and celebrate our impact. This is a varied role, suited to candidates interested in using data and insights to improve processes and articulate impact to a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for
- Championing and quality assuring our theory of change, ensuring that programmes are designed with impact at the centre and within the frameworks that will give us the most robust data sets
- Quantitative data analysis for individual programmes and our portfolio of mentoring programmes as a whole, clearly presenting our impact against our outcomes
- Qualitative data analysis of mentoring messages, written feedback and focus groups/1:1 interviews
- Producing high quality evaluation reports for individual programmes, including recommendations for future iterations
- Producing organisational impact reports and blogs/posts, to present our impact to external audiences
- Creating and maintaining PowerBI dashboards to present live impact data
- Proofing and testing baseline and exit surveys to ensure accuracy of questions and survey logic across our portfolio
- Overseeing our data collection tools and upskilling the team to use them effectively/accurately
- Overseeing our external communications to ensure regular sharing of case studies and impact stories through our comms and marketing (social media, newsletters etc.)
- Conducting focus groups and interviews and writing up case study stories Ensuring that all data collection is accurate and in line with our policies
- Annual data uploads to HEAT and monitoring our HESA return
Please download the job description document and read the essential criteria and application instructions carefully. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future

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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description
The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, and is recruiting a Teacher Development Specialist to support this work. This is a fixed term position which will focus on supporting the delivery of a key strand of our work relating to teacher and leadership development in the context of educational technology (EdTech) implementation. By joining our team as a Teacher Development Specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession.
The role will run until the end of October 2026 in the first instance.
We are open to full time or part time candidates.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Deadline and interview: Applications will close at 12:00 on Wednesday 29th July 2026 but we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified and therefore may close the role early.
Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
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membership
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teacher CPD and accreditation
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research, policy and events
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online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
The Teacher Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting our work around teacher and leadership development, and delivering one of our key projects focusing on understanding effective practice in relation to building expertise through collaboration. Drawing on their deep understanding of research, evidence and practice around teacher development, the Teacher Development Specialist will look to identify and build on existing practices and will seek to understand how as a profession we might encourage innovation and knowledge-sharing across the education sector. They will work with internal colleagues and wider stakeholders to understand how these practices might best apply to the field of Education Technology (EdTech).
This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who is interested in using research and evidence to build collective understanding of effective practices across the sector.
Generating insights
You will work as part of an internal project team, leading on a key deliverable relating to strengthening expertise through collaboration, specifically within the context of Educational Technology.
You will:
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Draw from literature, published research and theory around teacher development and school implementation to generate actionable insights about effective practice.
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Gather insights from a range of key stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, policy makers and sector experts to understand and analyse existing practices, identify effective approaches and identify potential barriers or levers which might influence effectiveness of identified approaches.
Disseminating learning
You will spend some of your time disseminating what you have learnt:
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producing high-level summaries and reports to draw together recommendations and inform future work in this field.
Wider team activities
You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as a member of the core project team, contributing to project meetings, working collaboratively to synthesize findings, develop recommendations and support wider elements of the project as required.
You will
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Engage in CPD, learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills
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Arrange and participate in meetings, as required
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Perform other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of the role
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Apply your expertise to support the College’s wider work around teacher development as appropriate.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about teacher and school development; who is motivated by our mission and who is truly passionate about supporting the education sector.
The person specification below outlines the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in this role. However, you do not need to have expertise in all areas; let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply.
Person specification
Essential knowledge and experience
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Educated to at least degree standard, with QTS / higher degree desirable
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Proven knowledge and understanding of effective professional development methodologies
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Critical understanding of research and evidence relating to teacher professional development and implementation
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Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally
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Strong analytical skills with experience of applying research and insights to inform decision-making, strategy or school/trust development
Desirable knowledge and experience
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Able to produce content (inc. written reports and research summaries) for a range of audiences including teachers, school leaders and policymakers
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Experience of carrying out qualitative research or stakeholder research (e.g. interviews, focus groups, stakeholder workshops)
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A good understanding of the English school system including an understanding of, or interest in, Educational Technology (EdTech) and evidence-informed technology adoption
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Experience of designing and/or delivering teacher professional development
As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who:
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Believe in the transformative power of education, see teachers as key drivers in achieving improved educational outcomes for all and are motivated to contribute to this change.
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Communicate clearly and effectively, understanding the importance of conveying complex ideas in an easy to understand way and respecting the work schedules and patterns of colleagues.
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Learning and feedback oriented, intellectually curious, and keen to develop their skillset.
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Are committed to equality and diversity, demonstrating these through their work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
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Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
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Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
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Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
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Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
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Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
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Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
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Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
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All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
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Line Managers trained in recognising bias
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We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
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All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please make a request via our website.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
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Two satisfactory references
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Proof of qualifications
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
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Position: Head of Research
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours a week – job share
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £66,421 per annum FTE (£26,568 per annum, actual for 14 hours per week) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
The Head of Research enables successful delivery of the organisation’s ground-breaking Research Strategy. They will provide vital leadership, strategic direction and day to day management of the MS Society’s research programme as well as leadership of the Research Team.
This varied and exciting role also involves developing and maintaining strategically relevant partnerships, annual grant round, new research strategy and acting as a spokesperson for the MS Society as well as being a key ambassador – inspiring internal teams about the MS Society’s research programme.
Please note this is a part-time 14 hours per week position. This could be worked across either 2 or 3 days.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our recruitment and selection process
- The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions.
- Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
- We’ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation.
- You might also be invited for a second interview. We’ll let you know about this during the selection process.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
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