Deputy Director of Research

Deputy Director of Research

Location: London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 08-1.0fte
Salary: £53000-£60000

Benefits Hybrid working, 30 days leave, workplace pension matched up to 5%

Are you passionate about the role and contribution of the voluntary sector? Do you have a background in qualitative research, facilitating and developing new partnerships? IVAR is looking for a Deputy Director of Research who will work together with the Director of Research to lead a cohesive research team to ensure our work has the greatest possible impact.

At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.

As Deputy Director of Research, you will be expected to work closely with the Director of Research to support quality assurance, the development of research practice, the maintenance of ethical standards, and the continuous improvement of writing and research communications. You will also support the identification and development of new work and partnerships. For more details of our work please read our full job description.

It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders, and you will have a strong understanding and experience of qualitative research. You will have a proven track record in line management and be confident to lead a portfolio of varied projects. As a strong communicator you will be required to facilitate complex discussions and focus groups, build partnerships and have a track record of winning new work. You will also have excellent written skills with the ability of writing in an accessible and engaging manner for different audiences throughout all stages of the research process.

If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

- £53-60,000 per annum
- Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
- 08-1.0fte Hours
- 30days annual leave
- Pension matched to 5%
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities

How to Apply

To apply please complete an online application by noon Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews will be held in person at the offices on 14th November.

Start date: early 2025.

Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;

- Why you are applying
- How you meet the person specification
- Your availability to start
- What in particular you would bring to IVAR.

We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.

Welcome to the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR).

We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research.

So, what does this mean? We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.

Closing date 28-10-2024

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