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Head of Research

United Kingdom, London 60484.00 - 73058.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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We are seeking a Head of Research to lead the AKO Storytelling Institute’s research portfolio and help shape the next phase of our research work. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone comfortable working across different research cultures – from filmmakers doing practice-led work on impact and amplification, to practitioners producing short “grey” industry reports, to university-based social science researchers. You will oversee our research strategy and projects, lead a new research fellowship programme, and strengthen the funding, partnerships and governance that underpin our work. You will also play a key role in ensuring our research translates into practice, education and industry discussion

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the AKO Storytelling Institute’s research portfolio
  • Oversee research strategy and projects
  • Lead a new research fellowship programme
  • Strengthen the funding, partnerships and governance that underpin our work
  • Ensure research translates into practice, education and industry discussion

Requirements

  • Significant experience of developing and delivering research programmes in collaboration with industry partners
  • Strong track record of designing and delivering qualitative and/or mixed methods research
  • Experience securing research funding and leading or contributing to successful funding proposals and budgets
  • Understanding of the role of storytelling, narrative and/or popular culture in shaping public attitudes, behaviours and social change
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in providing intellectual leadership, mentoring or supervision to researchers, fellows or collaborators
  • Strong project and programme management skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
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