Executive Director, Strategy & Evidence — Remote Leadership

ETIO; England; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank

Flexible working culture

Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Work from Anywhere globally (up to 8 w

Paid volunteer day

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

3% employer pension contribution

Job summary

ETIO is seeking an Executive Director, Strategy & Evidence to lead strategy, evidence, learning and programme intelligence for a significant national education programme. This remote/flexible role involves travel across England and a 37.5-hour week with potential for Associate engagement.

The postholder will translate evidence into strategic actions, oversee research and evaluation, and ensure learning is embedded throughout the programme lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in strategy, research, evidence, evaluation, policy or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and implementing strategy within complex organisations or programmes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using evidence and data to inform strategic decisions.
• Strong understanding of research, evaluation and learning methodologies.
• Experience translating complex evidence into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of organisational and programme strategy.
• Develop strategic priorities, objectives and long-term plans.
• Establish an evidence-led approach to programme design and decision-making.
• Create an integrated approach to research, evaluation, evidence and learning across a complex national programme.
• Translate evidence, insight and data into practical recommendations and strategic actions.
• Establish mechanisms for capturing and embedding learning from programme delivery.
• Monitor emerging evidence, research and sector developments.
• Work closely with delivery teams to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Lead strategic planning and performance review processes.
• Develop thought leadership and evidence-based outputs where appropriate.
• Support senior stakeholders with strategic insight, analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure learning is embedded into programme development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Evidence-informed decision-making

Research & evaluation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

ETIO is seeking an Executive Director, Strategy & Evidence to lead strategy, evidence, learning and programme intelligence for a significant national education programme. This remote/flexible role involves travel across England and a 37.5-hour week with potential for Associate engagement.

The postholder will translate evidence into strategic actions, oversee research and evaluation, and ensure learning is embedded throughout the programme lifecycle.