Location: Leicester or London. Hybrid working: home-based 2-3 days per week, and the remainder in an L&W office.
Line manager: Deputy Director
Team: Research and Development
Salary: £44,625 – £57,750 per annum, dependent on experience and location
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time, flexibility or part-time considered
The role of Head of Programme is a key one responsible for delivering high-profile, impactful campaigns, research and development work, focused on employment and better work.
This will involve leading programmes of research and development work aligned to ambitions in our strategic plan 2024-2029 making the case for widening support to find suitable work to groups who currently miss out, in particular disabled people; improving employment support and in-work progression by evaluating programmes, disseminating evidence and identifying new ideas to trial; focusing on how work, skills and health services (and wider support services) can work better together to support more people into work; and considering how to promote healthy and inclusive workplaces with access to training and development opportunities.
You will bring expertise in applied research; a track record in developing and delivering impactful programmes of work; a good understanding of the policy context; experience in business development; and a passion for making an impact.
You will need to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of L&W’s leadership team of Heads and Directors and role-model our values and behaviours.
For further information, please download the job description below.
– Salary of £44,625 – £57,750 per annum
– 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years’ service)
– 6 grace days per year
L&W is a Silver Investor in People award holder, committed to equal opportunities and staff development including support for formal qualifications when applicable. L&W prides itself on being a supportive and flexible employer. We recognise the importance of work-life balance for our staff and will consider flexible working arrangements. L&W is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.
To apply, please follow this link: Learning and Work Institute – Head of Programme (Employment and Better Work) (sage.hr)
The closing date for applications is 23 September 2024.