Director of Research

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading think tank in London is seeking a Director of Research to lead research strategy and execution. The role involves developing research programmes, managing teams, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have strong communication skills, research experience, and an ability to analyze complex issues. This position offers hybrid working and competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in communicating research and policy recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in managing teams and staff.
• Capability to conduct research on domestic or international security issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the research programme and special projects.
• Conduct high-quality research and writing.
• Develop professional and media contacts in the field.

Skills

Confident writing and speaking skills

Team management experience

Ability to analyze complex ideas

Effective communication with stakeholders

Willingness to collaborate on mixed method research

Job description

Overview

Join a UK Think Tank

Lead on research strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a think tank focusing largely on foreign policy, national security and the current geopolitical climate.

Job Description

Director of Research — London

• Conceptualise, plan, lead and execute the research programme and special projects
• Peer review, proof and edit research output
• Identify and develop revenue streams from research content, and to provide an overview of research funding secured and research expenditures through the budgeting and reporting process
• Conduct your own high quality research and writing, including contributing to drafting funding bids and proposals
• Engage in public speaking and media commentating
• Develop a network of professional, political and media contacts within your field of expertise

The Successful Applicant

Director of Research — London

• Confident writing and speaking skills, and experience of communicating research and policy recommendations to a variety of audiences
• Team or staff management experience
• Ability to independently analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories on key issues in domestic or international security fields
• Ability to conduct research on a comparative and international basis
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
• Willingness to collaborate on mixed method research

What’s on Offer

Director of Research — London

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• If you are passionate about making a difference through research and being part of the Not-For-Profit and charities sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Director of Research opportunity.