Lead Principal Researcher, Early Years Policy & Data

Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good, is hiring a Principal Researcher for its A Fairer Start mission in London. You will lead high-quality research, mentor junior staff, and help shape policy on early childhood inequalities.

The fixed-term role (14 months) requires a PhD in a quantitative field, expertise in advanced quantitative methods, and experience with large-scale data or RCTs. Start January 2027; salary £58,500-£72,800 plus benefits.