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Head of Research & Evidence

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Young Lives vs Cancer

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United Kingdom

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Research and Development

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Employment contract

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55000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Responsibility:

  • Setting the direction for research and learning, leading a clear and purposeful research programme focused on the psychosocial experiences of children and young people with cancer
  • Understanding needs and experiences to grow a strong, credible evidence base, building and using robust evidence on need, inequality, impact and progress to inform strategy, services, policy and system change
  • Providing system insight and leadership, analysing how the system works, identifying trends and pressures, and using evidence to guide where change is most needed
  • Turning learning into action and influence, helping teams apply research to real‑world practice and supporting testing, learning and improvement over time

Requirements:

  • Experience leading and delivering research, including setting direction, choosing methods, commissioning or carrying out research, analysing data, and ensuring high quality and ethical practice
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with confidence working with both qualitative and quantitative data and evidence, and turning insight into practical action
  • Experience using evidence to support change, such as shaping strategy, influencing policy, improving services or supporting system change
  • Experience working across organisations, building trusted relationships with colleagues, partners, and where appropriate, children, young people and families
  • Ability to communicate complex research clearly and accessibly to different audiences, in writing and in conversation
  • A collaborative way of working, with strong people skills, curiosity and a learning mindset, and a clear commitment to equity, inclusion and anti‑oppressive practice
What we offer:
  • Flexible working
  • Well-being, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Great family/caring leave entitlements
  • Enhanced pension
  • Access to our employee savings scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Expiration:
June 08, 2026

Work Type:
Remote work
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