Research and Insights Lead | Youth Non-Profit Accelerator.

Why Join? 🌱

Because impact here isn’t theoretical – it’s lived. You’ll design experiments, run studies and translate insights into action that gets rolled out on the ground. This is work with purpose, backed by a team that genuinely values curiosity, rigour and innovation.

The role comes with a generous package too:

The Company 🧠

Our client is a non-profit accelerator committed to improving early childhood outcomes. They combine data science, mixed-methods research and entrepreneurial thinking to design, test and scale evidence-based interventions.

They’re not a standard foundation. They roll up their sleeves:

Their mission is simple but bold: give every child the conditions to flourish .

The Day-to-Day 🔍

No two weeks look the same, but you will:

• Lead mixed-methods research across quant, qual and secondary analysis.

• Design field experiments, online experiments and surveys.

• Work closely with data scientists to turn complex evidence into actionable programme insights.

• Shape organisational strategy and strengthen intervention design.

• Communicate findings through clear, compelling storytelling.

• Support and mentor junior researchers.

• Represent the organisation at events and conferences.

Your work will directly influence programmes that are tested and deployed across the UK.

The Ideal Candidate 🌟

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Bring 5+ years of applied research experience and strong mixed-methods confidence.

• Have experience designing trials, experiments or large-scale surveys.

• Can translate evidence into practical, impactful recommendations.

• Care deeply about early childhood, prevention, social policy or related fields.