Director of Research and Impact

Raspberry Pi Foundation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Raspberry Pi Foundation seeks an experienced Director of Research to lead research strategies in K12 education, focusing on evaluation and impact. This role requires collaboration with academic institutions and a commitment to translating knowledge into practice, contributing significantly to the future of computer science education.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year

Generous company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Significant experience in K12 education research and evaluation.
• Deep understanding of research methodologies in education.
• Proven track record of translating research into practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation's strategies for research and impact evaluation.
• Work with academic partners to conduct and disseminate research.
• Represent the Foundation at conferences and in policy communities.

Skills

Leadership

Research methodologies

Communication

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Raspberry Pi Foundation provided pay range

This range is provided by Raspberry Pi Foundation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Cambridge, UK, UK remote or Ireland remote

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

The role

We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Raspberry Pi Foundation's learning team to lead our work on research, research into practice, and impact evaluation.

Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, you will be responsible for developing the Foundation's research and impact evaluation strategies. Your driving purpose will be to generate knowledge that we can use to ensure that we are having the greatest impact possible through our programs and products, and to make that knowledge openly available so that it elevates the whole field of computer science education.

You will work closely with the Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge to define and execute on a shared research agenda, supporting independent academic research and ensuring that the knowledge generated is translated into practice. You do not need to be an academic and there is no expectation that you will undertake academic research personally in this role, but you will ideally have experience working with academics and a good understanding of academic research.

You will lead our approach to impact evaluation, ensuring that we really understand the difference we are making through our products and programs, and that we are identifying and applying lessons.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the whole field of computer science education at a time when the advent of AI technologies is raising significant questions and opening up new opportunities.

You will lead a highly skilled team and collaborate closely with colleagues from different disciplines, including digital products and professional development. You will also have have a significant externally facing role, building partnerships and representing the Foundation in international networks and communities of practice.

We are a global organisation and we welcome applications from candidates who are based in the countries in which we can currently employ people (Ireland, India, the UK and US). Candidates need to be available to overlap with core UK office hours (09.00 - 17.00) for at least four hours in their working day, irrespective of the time zone in which they reside. Candidates will also need to be available for regular travel to Cambridge, UK (no more than once per quarter).

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be working with an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Foundation's strategies for research and impact evaluation; building knowledge about the most effective approaches to the teaching and learning of computer science and related subjects.
• Work with the Chief Learning Officer and Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge to set a shared agenda for academic research, including commissioning original research and developing research partnerships.
• Lead the Foundation's approach to evaluating impact, ensuring that systems are in place to measure the impact of the Foundation's programs and products across both formal and informal settings, identifying lessons and opportunities for improvement
• Translate the knowledge generated from research and impact evaluation into practice across the Foundation's activities and more broadly in the field of computer science education, including through a wide range of dissemination, communication, and engagement activities (blogs, publications, events, training, networks, etc).
• Guide developmental work in emerging areas such as AI literacy, data science, and the future of pedagogy and assessment. Work with product teams to ensure that they have access to the world's leading research to inform their work.
• Represent the Foundation externally at conferences and in policy and practitioner communities. Ensure that the Foundation is connected to and learning from the wider field.
• Lead and support a high-performing, cross-functional team, fostering a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• As a member of the Leadership team, contribute to the strategic direction, culture, and values of the organisation
  
  

Experience And Personal Attributes

We recognise that everyone has potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate some, though not necessarily all, of the experience and attributes below.

• Significant experience leading research and / or impact evaluation in K12 education, ideally with a focus on computer science or STEM
• A relevant post graduate qualification.
• A deep understanding of broad range of research and evaluation methodologies in the context of education.
• A clear commitment to ethical research practice when working with schools and young people
• A proven track record of translating research into practice
• Confident working with stakeholders from different backgrounds, including academic researchers, learning experience designers, digital product teams, policy makers, and practitioners
• An outstanding communicator able to communicate complex ideas effectively to different audiences and in different cultural contexts. Equally comfortable writing for formal publications and blogs, and an engaging public speaker.
• Experience leading and managing teams, including cross-functional or cross-cultural projects in education or the nonprofit sector
• A collaborative, open, and supportive leadership style, with a focus on mentoring colleagues at all levels and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Experience building and managing effective partnerships with academic institutions or research organisations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across teams and geographies
  
  

About Us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. You can read more about us on our careers page.

Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills

Through Code Club, we support the world's largest network of free informal computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education.

Across all of our work, we work hard to engage young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.

We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2023 and our Strategy 2022-2025.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• 25 days' annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
• Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
  
  

Job Advert Live: 15th July - 28th July

Phone Screens: 29th July - 4th August

First Round Interviews: 5th August - 11th August

Final Round Interviews: 12th August - 25th August

We are advertising these roles within our core markets and will be appointing one candidate to each role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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