Location: London – UK (scope for remote working within the UK)
Contract Length: Full Time – 2 years Contract with 6-months probationary period
The Organisation
CEI is a dynamic and innovative global team of research, policy and practice experts based in the UK, Australia and Singapore. We work with policymakers, governments, practitioners, programme providers, organisation leaders and funders, to:
- Synthesise, translate and disseminate the best available evidence;
- Support the design of effective policies, services and programmes;
- Use the science of implementation to build the capacity of organisations to deliver high quality services well and
- Rigorously evaluate policies and services, and their implementation, to drive more effective decisions and deliver better outcomes.
CEI is an independent, not-for-profit, social impact organisation. We believe good evidence and effective implementation has the power to solve our most pressing social problems. Our mission is to improve the lives of children, families and communities facing adversity.
The role
We have an opportunity for a Senior Advisor role for 2 years full time contract but with the expectation that, in line with our plans for team growth, the role would become permanent.
The position will play a key role in shaping our work in the UK and Europe, as well as connecting with our global teams and projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, planning and delivery of high-quality evaluations, evidence synthesis and other work to apply evidence in service development and improvement, informed by and advancing implementation science.
- Lead new funding applications, secure new business and build excellent relationships with funders and collaborators.
Key capabilities
- Extensive experience of designing and conducting mixed-methods research, ideally including randomised controlled trials and/or rigorous quasi-experimental designs.
- Experience of evidence synthesis.
- Strong skills in managing complex, multi-stranded projects to a high standard.
- Experience of working with organisations and agencies to support their take-up of evidence
- A proven track record in securing large grants and contracts.
- Strong skills in evidence translation – making evidence accessible, meaningful and engaging to varied audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work in a positive and empowering way with others and to develop team members.
Experience of applying implementation science principles is desirable but not essential. This is a key feature of our work and the post provides rich development and learning opportunities in this area. You’ll have very strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and be committed to developing a strong organisational culture built on social justice values. You want to see evidence used to make a difference.
You’ll have a postgraduate degree in a health or social science or related discipline, or equivalent level of scholarship achieved through experience.
We offer
- Competitive salary, plus pension contribution
- Excellent working conditions, including 20 days annual leave & one week of close down between Christmas and New Year
- An agile, flexible and stimulating work environment
- We are part of the Evidence Quarter in Westminster, a network of organisations committed to evidence and its use.
To apply:
Please submit your CV plus a separate statement of no more than 3 sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the key selection criteria to cei.hr.uk@ceiglobal.org.
Applications close at 5pm Sunday 21st August.
