Executive Director of Evidence & Outcomes for Children

Prospectus | B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundations is the national What Works Centre for Children & Families, established in 2022, seeking an Executive Director of Evidence to lead the Evidence team and oversee research, evaluation and evidence synthesis. You will translate findings into practical tools and policy advice to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape strategy, build partnerships across government, academia and local authorities, and explore how emerging

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in shaping organisational strategy and growing teams.
• Strong background in research methods, evaluation and evidence synthesis.
• Ability to influence policy and practice across children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Evidence portfolio: research, evaluation and evidence synthesis.
• Lead a high-performing Evidence team with a focus on quality and impact.
• Build influential relationships with government, academia and local authorities to inform policy.
• Ensure responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI, to strengthen evidence generation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research & evaluation

Policy influence

Stakeholder management

Governance & accountability

Education

Postgraduate qualification in social policy / public health / developmental psychology

Job description

Foundations is the national What Works Centre for Children & Families, established in 2022, seeking an Executive Director of Evidence to lead the Evidence team and oversee research, evaluation and evidence synthesis. You will translate findings into practical tools and policy advice to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape strategy, build partnerships across government, academia and local authorities, and explore how emerging