Want to work alongside some of the UK’s leading educational and assessment professionals? Joining NFER, you’ll get to collaborate with our extensive network of educational experts, as well as have great access to data and expertise in application of cutting-edge research methods, in a trusted and respected organisation.
We look to answer the important questions in education across three strategic portfolios. These include Optimal Pathways, which explores the education to employment and social mobility; Systems and Structures, which looks at school funding and accountability; and Classroom and Workforce, which covers the classroom practice and teacher workforce.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Director to join our Classroom and Workforce Portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual life of NFER by being a lead on the design of large-scale impact evaluations; sharing outstanding quality research that answer the important questions in education; engaging in mentorship and development of our researchers; contributing to maintaining a vibrant and stimulating research environment within the NFER; and leading a team on the delivery of projects within budget for our clients.
Our clients include government departments and agencies at international, national and local levels, third sector organisations, NGOs, private and public companies, employers and other organisations with an interest in education; all of whom benefit from the full range of our expertise and professional services.
REQUIREMENT
A numerate degree with strong relevant experience or a relevant doctorate or advanced degree.
A good level of experience in, and knowledge of, impact evaluation research and the use of quantitative methods
Able to demonstrate credible judgement and analytical skills, with an ability to rationalise and ensure consistent, high standard of analysis across projects.
Experienced user of statistical software
Effective communicator both verbally and written, with experience of drafting proposals, research reports and/or publications as an author
Able to work with a considerable degree of autonomy and to consistently meet deadlines.
We are open to applications from different research disciplines as long as you have an interest in areas that are relevant to the portfolio. And if you only meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.
WHY NFER?
We put impact before profit as our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide.
We are a highly respected and independent charity and a trusted destination for education research evidence and insights on education policy and practice, informing policymakers and other key decision-makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.
We embrace agility, flexibility and trust so you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments.
We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We offer...
- A competitive salary reviewed annually
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for continued professional development
- 100% remote, 35 hour working week with great work/life balance and lots of flexibility (open to part-time)
- lots of well-being and social activities
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
- And the opportunity to help children around the world have a better life.
We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at hr@nfer.ac.uk and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
For more details or to discuss, get in touch with Louise Wiseman (https://bit.ly/3tlFmPH) (no agency)
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