Academic Research Manager

As the Head of Research, Policy and Insights you will be working alongside the senior leadership team including Director, Head of Operations, Head of Programmes and Engagement, and Head of Marketing and Communications to define OKREs strategic direction.You will establish an ambitious and credible research, policy and insights function, developing an impactful programme of work that deepens our understanding of how entertainment shapes the world. A cornerstone of this work will be the creation of the Entertainment Impact Index, a pioneering framework that explores how TV, film, video games and digital content influence public attitudes, perceptions and behaviours across a range of social and policy issues. Its a key recommendation from OKREs report

Delivering social impact in entertainment content priorities, approaches and challenges.

, Youll build upon existing projects including an

econometric study looking at the social and cultural value of the UK games sector

; and our

report on creative strategies for bringing climate topics into wider audiences

while setting a forward-thinking agenda that embraces new technologies, trends and evolving entertainment formats.It''s about connecting the dots between cultural trends and the work happening across our organisation bringing together external research and internal learning to surface powerful insights. Youll play a key role in demonstrating the difference OKRE is making, helping us understand and articulate our impact in ways that inform our programmes and strategy.You don''t need to have followed a traditional path into research or policy, and you don''t need to have done it all before. 24 month contractwith view to become permanent- Hybrid working- Optional enrolment into OKRE''s workplace pension scheme- Free access to Wellcome''s onsite Nuffield Gym- Access to Employee Assistance Programme- Access to a varied menu of hot and cold food options at Wellcome''s staff food outlets, at prices substantially lower than Central London averages.- Great views over the city from our 6th floor central London Office opposite Euston station.- We are based in a building that houses the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library connecting science, medicine, life and art.

ONLINE QandAIain Dodgeon, Director of OKRE, will be online at 3:30pm Wednesday 6th August

to give an overview of the role, working at OKRE and answer any questions you have.Please note, attendance will not be noted and will neither help nor hinder your application. Give us an example of something that has sparked your interest in the social impact of screen-based entertainment (tv, film, digital content, gaming), and why.# Please share an example of a research project or strategy you led that addressed a significant social or policy challenge. How did your work influence thinking, behaviour or decisions (beyond academic circles)?# Describe a time you communicated research or insights to multiple audiences. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONDiversity and inclusion are part of the very essence of the work we do. ..... full job details .....