1. Join a UK Think Tank
2. Lead on research strategy
About Our Client
Our client is a think tank focusing largely on foreign policy, national security and the current geopolitical climate.
Job Description
Director of ResearchLondonResponsibilities:
3. Conceptualise, plan, lead and execute the research programme and special projects
4. Peer review, proof and edit research output
5. Identify and develop revenue streams from research content, and to provide an overview of research funding secured and research expenditures through the budgeting and reporting process
6. Conduct your own high quality research and writing, including contributing to drafting funding bids and proposals
7. Engage in public speaking and media commentating
8. Develop a network of professional, political and media contacts within your field of expertise
The Successful Applicant
Director of ResearchLondonEssential:
9. Confident writing and speaking skills, and experience of communicating research and policy recommendations to a variety of audiences
10. Team or staff management experience
11. Ability to independently analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories on key issues in domestic or international security fields
12. Ability to conduct research on a comparative and international basis
13. Ability to communicate with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
14. Willingness to collaborate on mixed method research
What's on Offer
Director of ResearchLondonHybrid workingCompetitive salaryIf you are passionate about making a difference through research and being part of the Not-For-Profit and charities sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Director of Research opportunity.