Job Description
Head of Research & Policy
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Location: London (2 days in the office and 3 at home)
Salary: £62-64k
Type: Full-time, Permanent
My client is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Head of Research & Policy to lead its research agenda, policy development, and thought leadership activity within the higher education and business school sector.
This is a senior leadership role for an articulate and influential professional with exceptional research, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping sector insight, informing policy positions, and delivering impactful research that supports advocacy and member engagement.
The role also includes responsibility for managing a high-profile international academic resource, overseeing key committees and taskforces, and leading the development of a Research Officer.
The Role:
The Head of Research & Policy will lead a portfolio of quantitative and qualitative research projects, providing market intelligence, sector analysis, and evidence-based policy recommendations. The postholder will monitor government policy and sector trends, ensuring my client remains at the forefront of developments affecting higher education and business schools.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, policymakers, academics, and external stakeholders, influencing conversations across the sector.
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Desirable Experience:
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape research and policy within a respected and influential organisation operating at the heart of the higher education and business school sector. xwwtmva The role offers significant visibility, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and the chance to influence national conversations and sector strategy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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