Jess Elmore

Head of Employment and Better Work

Dr Jess Elmore joined L&W in 2019. She directs programmes and projects across L&W’s strategic themes of employment and better work. Jess has extensive experience designing and leading research and evaluation projects supporting people from disadvantaged groups transition to employment and education. This is combined with significant expertise of working in partnership and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the employment and skills sector. Her experience includes managing large scale evaluations of employment support programmes including L&W’s multi-year evaluation of the Restart Scheme (2021-2024 Department for Work and Pensions) and L&W’s contributions to the evaluation of Health-led Trials (2017-2023 Work and Health Unit). Prior to joining L&W, Jess worked in education, community development and academic research.

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2 October 2025

Supporting the progression of low-income workers in Scotland

Better work Reports & briefings

This report shares findings from the first phase of work, funded by the Robertson Trust, and delivered in partnership with Edinburgh College, to build the evidence base on what works to best support low-income workers to progress into better jobs.

16 June 2025

Implementing Connect to Work in Central London

Employment Reports & briefings

Central London Forward commissioned Learning and Work Institute in partnership with Inclusion London and Inclusion Barnet to conduct research to inform the roll out of Connect to Work in their boroughs.

12 June 2025

Balancing work and care

Better work Employment Reports & briefings

A new report from Learning and Work Institute for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives warns targeted support is required to help the UK’s 6 million unpaid carers pursue fulfilling careers where they can and want to work.

10 March 2025

Supporting workers’ health and access to better work

Better work Employment Reports & briefings

A new report from Learning and Work Institute for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives sets out what we know about what works to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.

10 March 2025

An exploration of local variations in health and job outcomes across the UK

Employment Reports & briefings

The number of people economically inactive due to ill health has risen across all UK nations and regions. But a closer look at variations in health and job outcomes across the country reveals persistent inequalities between local areas.

19 December 2024

What is healthy home and hybrid working?

Better work Reports & briefings

This research, commissioned by Health Equals, sets out the evidence on healthy home and hybrid workplaces, with particular consideration of the impact on underserved groups.

26 November 2024

Healthier working lives

Better work Employment Reports & briefings

Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.

17 October 2024

What support helps disabled people and people with health conditions move into sustainable work?

Better work Employment Reports & briefings

This research, commissioned by Health Equals, showcases effective practice and sets out recommendations to meet the social and economic imperative to help disabled people and people with long-term health conditions into work.

10 September 2024

The Rising Cost of Living and Access to Adult Education in London

Lifelong learning Reports & briefings

This research, commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), explores the views of Londoners most affected by the rising costs of living towards adult education and skills training, and the impact on their learning.

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