Research Grants and Programmes Manager (Welfare)

Nuffield Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuffield Foundation is seeking a Research Grants and Programmes Manager (Welfare) to oversee the management of their research grants portfolio. This role focuses on research that shapes social policy and requires expertise in various research methods. The position offers a hybrid work model, extensive benefits, and a chance to contribute to fair societal outcomes.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum plus public holidays

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in research and analysis required.
• Familiarity with broader research methods.
• Experience in housing, family, communities, and economy beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage Nuffield Foundation's research grants in the Welfare programme.
• Develop collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Support research contributing to a fair and inclusive society.

Skills

Research methods

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Professional experience in research or analysis

Job description

Research Grants and Programmes Manager (Welfare)

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Research Grants and Programmes Manager (Welfare)

• Salary: Starting from £51,925 per annum (negotiable depending upon experience)
• Contract: 6 month FTC (potential for extension).
• Hours: Full time (35 hours). Part time and secondment arrangements also considered.
• Location: We are London based (Farringdon). Our staff have the option to work part of the week from home.
• Closing: 09:30am (BST), Monday 23rd June 2025.

The Nuffield Foundation is an open, collaborative, and engaged funder, offering more than money. Its aim is to understand the social, demographic, technological and economic trends that shape people’s lives.

We are looking for somebody with professional experience of research or analysis to specifically support the development and management of the Nuffield Foundation's portfolio of research grants within our Welfare programme, focused on research that contributes to a prosperous, fair and inclusive society. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience of research into the societal implications of net zero, the implications of the UK’s changing demographic structure, or the socioeconomic determinants and consequences of health outcomes.

You will be familiar with a broad range of research methods in the design, development and management of research and analysis projects, with deeper understanding of some methods across areas such as econometrics, survey design, modelling or qualitative research techniques.

As well as research and policy experience in the previously referenced areas of research, expertise in housing, family, communities and the economy would also be beneficial.A breadth of interest across our other programmes of work will also be advantageous.

In addition to this you will have excellent verbal and written communication, be highly organised, and be able to develop collaborative relationships across the organisation.

We are also committed to embedding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations into all we do, including an active programme of work to make our grant-giving processes as inclusive as possible. An enthusiasm for doing this is essential, and experience of having done related work is not essential but would be desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your experience to ensure our research is relevant, rigorous, and impactful and ultimately make a difference to people’s lives.

About us

TheNuffield Foundationis an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.

We fund research that informs social policy, primarily inEducation,WelfareandJustice. We also provide opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence in science and research.

We are the founder and co-funder ofNuffield Council on Bioethics,Nuffield Family Justice Observatoryand theAda Lovelace Institute.

Further information and how to apply

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Monday 23rd June 2025.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract, to ideally start as soon as possible. Subject to a review of ongoing resource needs, there may be a possibility of a further extension.

We are also open to considering candidates both on a full (35 hour) or part time basis (a minimum of 3 days per week).We will also consider secondment arrangements.

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interviewto a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
• paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required

Our benefits package includes:

• A hybrid approach to working, with full time members of staff normally expected to work from our office three days a week.
• Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)
• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).
• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
• Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks)
• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff peer groupsand social networks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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