Director of Research

• Join a UK Think Tank
• 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 Research

London

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, plan, lead and execute the research programme and special projects
• Peer review, proof and edit research output
• 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
• Conduct your own high quality research and writing, including contributing to drafting funding bids and proposals
• Engage in public speaking and media commentating
• Develop a network of professional, political and media contacts within your field of expertise

The Successful Applicant

Director of Research

London

Essential:

• Confident writing and speaking skills, and experience of communicating research and policy recommendations to a variety of audiences
• Team or staff management experience
• Ability to independently analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories on key issues in domestic or international security fields
• Ability to conduct research on a comparative and international basis
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
• Willingness to collaborate on mixed method research

What's on Offer

Director of Research

London

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

If 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.