A new Civil Rights organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Research to join its growing team. They have a high-profile board and are due to launch early this year (2022). The Head of Research is a pivotal role and will lead on research activity, with a focus on coproduction and collaboration with external partners.
The charity is committed to data-driven and evidence-led social change, and the new Head of Research will oversee all of the organisation’s research programmes and partnerships. It’s an amazing opportunity: you’ll devise a comprehensive research programme which will underpin all of our work; lead on the flagship annual Black Voices research report, developing the methodology and reach; and convene Black academics and those working on relevant areas of research to establish an academic network for the organisation.
The charity are inviting interest from experienced researchers, preferably with a quantitative research background (though candidates with strong qualitative expertise will also be considered). You must have conducted primary research and will bring a strong track record of achievements in a relevant field. Familiarity with existing data sources that will be salient for the work will be a distinct advantage, and you will be adept at designing and delivering cause-driven or social policy research projects.
So do you want to be a part of the founding team spearheading the change that needs to happen in this once in a lifetime opportunity?
Deadline for applications: 9am on 21st Jan. Interviews take place beginning of Feb. You will be required to sign an NDA before the application is sent to you. If you are interested in having a conversation with the recruitment agency then please contact: Shabby Amini [email protected]
*Head of Engagement:*
A new Civil Rights organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Engagement to join otheur growing team. They have a high-profile board and are due to launch early this year (2022). The Head of Engagement will be a key role in the organisation and will lead on co-design and co-production, with a focus on community level engagement, and working with grassroots organisations.
They are seeking a high calibre Head of Engagement for a newly created position, responsible for leading on all the organisation’s engagement activity with Black communities, co-designing the charity’s strategy development, projects, programmes, research and campaigns. You’ll need to bring extensive experience of Black community engagement, preferably with a grassroots community background, and this should include experience of co-designing projects or services. Deft, careful relationship management and stakeholder engagement is a must, and you’ll also have developed credible anti-racism strategies and interventions.
Candidates will be warm, confident and relatable, and able to communicate with and influence a diverse range of audiences, in a range of settings. Instinctively an active listener, you’ll be skilled at bringing people together around an issue and mobilising support for a campaign. A demonstrable
commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, plus political sensitivity and awareness, are non-negotiable. You’ll be a positive thinker with boundless reserves of energy, a “can do” attitude, and a total commitment to your team. The strongest applicants will also bring a strong understanding of the Black community sector and of diverse Black communities in the UK, as well as knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM system.
So do you want to be a part of the founding team spearheading the change that needs to happen in this once in a lifetime opportunity?
Deadline for applications: 9am on 28th Jan. Interviews take place beginning of Feb. You will be required to sign an NDA before the application is sent to you. If you are interested in having a conversation with the recruitment agency then please contact: Shabby Amini [email protected]
Jake Ferguson
Chief Executive
Black Equity Organisation
