Group Head of Strategy, Research and Impact

About the role: The Role Working closely with the Group CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of Elevare''s long-term strategy, translating national and local policy into clear, mission-led opportunities across the Group. Based in the Chief Executive''s Office, you will shape and amplify Elevare''s civic narrative and reputation, producing compelling reports and impact statements that clearly demonstrate our performance and transformational impact across the communities served by the College, Trust and Foundation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving strategy and strategic planning, research, policy, performance and impact. You will embed evidence-informed decision-making and a culture of measurable impact, innovation and transformation to demonstrate continuous improvement. You will bring fresh thinking and innovation while remaining grounded in our values and aligned to national education and skills priorities. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will turn vision into delivery, insight into action, and evidence into sustained improvement, positioning Elevare as a nationally recognised civic education group. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education and public impact, who can shape strategy, influence thinking, and strengthen our reputation as a system and thought leader in the sector and beyond. The role ensures the Group is future-focused, research-led and able to clearly demonstrate its ..... full job details .....