Research Manager

Department: Communications
Reports to: Director of Communications & Public Affairs
Hours of work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week) would consider 4 days per week for the right person
Type: Permanent
Salary:  £45,000 per annum
Location: London with hybrid working

The Charity

• Our mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. We believe that better mental health leads to better education.
• We support individuals and help schools, colleges and universities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. We carry out research, influence public debate and advocate for changes in Government policy for the benefit of the education workforce.
• Our free and confidential helpline is open 24/7 on 08000 562 561 and is staffed by qualified counsellors. It is available for everyone working in education, including support staff, lecturers, administrators and teaching assistants.

The Role

• The Research Manager plays a central role in shaping the charity’s understanding of the mental health and wellbeing needs of the education workforce. This is a highly influential position that combines intellectual leadership, hands on research delivery and strategic collaboration across the organisation and sector.
• You will lead research activity that informs our policy influencing, strengthens our public voice and underpins the development of our services. Working closely with colleagues across communications, public affairs and service delivery, you will ensure the organisation’s insight is rigorous, relevant and trusted.
• This role offers the opportunity to use research to create meaningful, real world impact. You will work on issues that matter deeply to the education sector, collaborate with respected academic and policy partners, and contribute to national conversations on workforce wellbeing. The role provides scope for creativity, intellectual challenge and professional growth, and the chance to further strengthen the charity’s research function and its reputation across the sector.

How to apply

Please apply via our recruitment portal with a CV and cover letter.

You can download the Job Description below. 

Application deadline is Monday 13th April at 9am

First round interviews: 22nd and 24th April
Second round interview: 30th April and 1st May

No agencies, please.