Research and Development
·Design and lead research and development (R&D) programmes and projects, particularly on employment, job quality and the labour market
·Identify and secure income to fund projects, including through proactive approaches to funders and partners, and responding to tenders and calls for proposals
·Ensure that work is delivered to time and quality expectations, within budget, with appropriate measures of its impact, and with regular engagement with partners and funders
·Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders involved in relevant policy, delivery and research fields – including national, regional and local government, other national/local agencies, trusts and foundations, service providers, and other research centres and think tanks
·Speak and present at external events as a representative of L&W
·Keep up to date with key developments in policy, research and practice, especially on employment, employment support, labour market issues, and social and economic inclusion
Organisational duties
·Manage researchers (line and project management) positively and proactively contributing to their personal and professional development
·Work collaboratively, leading with integrity and sharing the load, being willing to take on projects outside of programme if needed
·Play an active role in the organisation as a functional and strategic leader, as part of L&W’s R&D Heads and Leadership teams
·Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and a positive, open and collaborative approach in line with L&W’s core values and staff charter, called ‘Our Culture’
·Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required