Policy and Research Director
An opportunity to further develop the Bishops’ Conference Secretariat as a centre of knowledge and capability in support of the bishops of England and Wales. You will provide leadership to a committed team of professional researchers working across all areas of national and domestic policy where the Church is able to contribute and have a positive influence.
The role lead and coordinate close collaboration between internal expertise and partnership with external sources of knowledge and expertise to ensure that Bishops are provided with evidenced research to support their policy and positions on a broad range of national and international political and social justice issue
Reporting to the Executive Director, the role will be based in the office of the Catholic Bishops Conference, a short walk from Victoria Station in Central London.
Key Accountabilities will include:
– To provide leadership and coordination to the Policy & Research Directorate of the Catholic Trust for England and Wales.
– To lead research and development of position statements on a wide range of projects using a range of different research methodologies.
– To provide information and analysis on domestic and international issues in the form of written and oral briefings to colleagues, Bishops, partners, and other stakeholders, based on research evidence.
– To maintain detailed awareness of political and social changes to ensure that the policy voice of the Church remains relevant to the lived experience of people in England and Wales and internationally.
– To work in partnership with the agencies and aligned organisations of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, drawing upon their knowledge and insight.
– To build effective relationships with relevant Parliamentarians based upon trust, respect, and reputation for delivering well informed submissions, drawing upon evidence-based data.
Salary: £60,000
Closing date for applications: 0900, 6th December 2021
Interviews: Interviews will be held on 13th December at 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX. Second
interviews will be arranged on a mutually convenient date.
For a job description and for further information please contact:
HR@cbcew.org.uk or visit www.cbcew.org.uk
Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK and forward a full CV and covering letter
demonstrating the skills, motivation and experience that equips them for this role to:
HR@cbcew.org.uk
39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX
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