Research Manager

Education Support - Communications

Reports to: Director of Communications & Public Affairs

Hours of work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week) would consider 4 days per week for the right person

The Charity

• Our mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. We believe that better mental health leads to better education.
• We support individuals and help schools, colleges and universities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. We carry out research, influence public debate and advocate for changes in Government policy for the benefit of the education workforce.
• Our free and confidential helpline is open 24/7 on 08000 562 561 and is staffed by qualified counsellors. It is available for everyone working in education, including support staff, lecturers, administrators and teaching assistants.

The Role

• The Research Manager plays a central role in shaping the charity’s understanding of the mental health and wellbeing needs of the education workforce. This is a highly influential position that combines intellectual leadership, hands on research delivery and strategic collaboration across the organisation and sector.
• You will lead research activity that informs our policy influencing, strengthens our public voice and underpins the development of our services. Working closely with colleagues across communications, public affairs and service delivery, you will ensure the organisation’s insight is rigorous, relevant and trusted.
• This role offers the opportunity to use research to create meaningful, real world impact. You will work on issues that matter deeply to the education sector, collaborate with respected academic and policy partners, and contribute to national conversations on workforce wellbeing. The role provides scope for creativity, intellectual challenge and professional growth, and the chance to further strengthen the charity’s research function and its reputation across the sector.

We want our team to reflect the teachers and communities we support. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from people underrepresented in the charity and education sectors. If you have lived experience of the pressures teachers and educators face, we value that insight.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments to take part in the process, just let us know.