Head of Research and Evaluation
£57,360 - £63,104
Location: SPS Headquarters/Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for the Head of Research and Evaluation to join the Team.
The Head of Research and Evaluation post holder is responsible for the creation and delivery of a research strategy for the organisation - that ultimately provides a cross-Directorate research function (commissioning and provision of research and relevant evidence) to enable robust and evidence-based decisions for SPS.
The post holder will work with SPS staff at all levels across the prison estate and headquarters - and with a range of partner agencies - to understand their research interests and needs, to align respective efforts and develop collaborative projects where appropriate.
Your key responsibilities include:
Develop and implement an impact-focused research strategy for the organisation,
Lead the research team, and provide strategic leadership to the wider Corporate and Governance branch including business plans and support to other team leaders.
Oversee SPS’s Research Access and Ethics Committee.
Work collectively across Directorates to identify, scope and oversee the execution of a range of research and evaluation projects – delivered either by internal Research leads, or by external contractors commissioned via Procurement.
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