Head of Research - Sidmouth, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Research

These are exciting times for the Charity and we have an excellent opportunity for an adaptable and highly professional individual with outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to join the dedicated Research and Operational Support Department, as Head of Research.

Position:
Head of Research (1418)

Location:
Devon/hybrid

Hours:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
£50,000 per annum

Contract:
Permanent

Closing Date:
Monday 28th August

About You

You will have extensive research experience including animal behaviour and welfare assessment and a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of equids and the problems that may affect them.

You will also have:
*Significant experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team.
*Experience in an academic research environment including research funding and legislation.
*Excellent analytical and research skills with experience in design and management of large scale, complex projects and the ability to digest, assimilate and analyse large amounts of complex data.
*Proven ability writing for scientific papers and presenting at scientific meetings and in relevant forums and publications.

The Role

As Head of Research, you will oversee the day to day activities of the Research team across global sites, programmes and partnerships.

You will work with senior stakeholders across the charity to implement and deliver an effective research strategy and to develop new funding streams and identify new research opportunities and collaborations.

You will play a key role in engaging with collaborating researchers, students and institutions to provide credible evidence of the impact of TDS work globally, ensuring that staff and supporters are fully engaged with research activities.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
*Leading on the development of a research strategy.
*Leading on quantitative and qualitative research.
*Ensuring consistent approaches are taken to measuring donkey welfare and wellbeing and that research activities worldwide develop a comprehensive body of evidence to demonstrate best practice in donkey care, use and interaction.
*Developing and leading on research activities across Operations ensuring that welfare assessment tools are embedded within operational work to provide impact assessment data where required.
*Ensuring that agreed research programmes are carried out effectively.
*Making recommendations for new research which will support, inform and improve the knowledge and understanding of the donkey and mule for both the charity and others.
*Acting as advisor to the charity and on behalf of the charity.

In return...

Based in Sidmouth, Devon - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - this is a full-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The working pattern for this role will combine onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be a minimum of 2 days per week.

Flexibility will be required for significant UK and international travel.

Benefits include:
*Competitive pension
*Life Assurance
*BUPA private health cover
*Sickness Income Protection (50% of salary)

31 Days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service

*Wellbeing Team
*Recorded Pilates and yoga classes
*Long Service Awards
*Healthshield Plan
*Free Parking
*Subsidised restaurant and shop

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

"The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave"

You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Director of Research, Research Director, Animal Behaviour, Animal, Welfare, Animal Welfare, Welfare Assessor, Innovation, Research Operations, Head of Research Operations, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative, Qualitative.

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