Job Title:
Associate Director, Public Services
Location of the job:
London
Employer:
IPPR
Salary:
£69,628 - £85,998 per annum
Last day to apply:
13 November 2026
Role Summary
- You will lead research on public services like health, education, social care, and childcare.
- You will create new ideas to help change public services for the better.
- You will manage and support a team of researchers.
- You will work with other teams and outside groups to make sure the research helps people.
Key Tasks
- Plan and guide research projects from start to finish.
- Find money to pay for research projects.
- Build good relationships with people who make decisions and others in public services.
- Speak at events and to the media about research work.
- Help your team do their best work and learn new skills.
Skills And Experience
- You need to know a lot about public services.
- You should have done research that helped change public rules and ideas.
- You must be good at leading people and managing projects.
- You should be able to raise money and communicate clearly.
- You need to be a supportive manager who includes everyone.
Pay And Hours
- Salary is between £69,628 and £85,998 each year, based on experience.
- Full-time work with a permanent contract.
Location And Workplace
- The job is based in London, in the Westminster area.
- You work partly in the office (at least 40% of your time) and partly from home (hybrid working).
- Flexible working hours can be discussed.
How To Apply
- Get more information and how to apply from the IPPR website.
- Fill in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) form to help improve recruitment.
- Apply before 11:30 am on 13 November 2026.
- Interviews will be held in London on 25 and 26 November 2026.
- A second interview may happen on 9 December 2026 if needed.
Checklist For Applicants
- Check you have experience in public services research.
- Prepare examples of how your work helped change policy.
- Get ready to show your leadership and teamwork skills.
- Complete the application and EDI form on time.
- Plan to attend interviews in London if invited.
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