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As LPI's Head of Research, your leadership will be pivotal in steering the research department towards its goal of excellence in policy analysis and research. In this capacity, you will oversee the recruitment and development of a diverse team of policy heads and researchers, ensuring the think tank remains at the forefront of policy discourse. Your role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, from strategic planning to hands-on involvement in research processes. By fostering a collaborative environment, you will guide the research team through various stages of project development, from inception to publication. Your role involves close coordination with the Editor-in-Chief and the Head of Data Analysis to ensure that research outputs are supported by robust data analysis and effectively disseminated through the LPI blog and other social media channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Management: Oversee the recruitment and development of the research team, ensuring a high level of expertise and engagement across all policy areas.
• Strategic Leadership: Convene biweekly research meetings to monitor project progress and facilitate the exchange of ideas and feedback among researchers.
• Academic Collaboration: Cultivate relationships with an academic advisory council to enhance the quality of research through rigorous review and feedback processes, particularly during the critical December to January period.
• Project Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans detailing timelines for draft submissions and publication schedules, ensuring timely and impactful dissemination of research findings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Data Analysis and the Editor-in-Chief to bolster policy research with data analytics and to ensure smooth operation of the LPI blog respectively.
• Design Oversight: Make key decisions regarding the design and presentation of research reports, enhancing their accessibility and impact.
• Research Support: Offer ongoing support and consultation to policy areas, identifying research gaps and opportunities for improvement, and stepping in to contribute directly to research efforts as needed.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve team disputes, maintaining a harmonious and productive work environment.
• Event Organisation: Play a key role in organizing academic events that align with LPI's research priorities, fostering a vibrant community of scholars and practitioners.
• Engagement and Representation: Actively participate in society and committee meetings, representing the research department and contributing to the broader strategic objectives of the think tank.