Head of Research Location: Sheffield/Hybrid working Salary: £63,526 per year, rising to £65,924 per year after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 05/04/2026 The Role They''re looking for a Head of Research to establish and lead their new research function, setting their organisation''s research agenda and strategic direction from the very beginning, embedding a culture of rigour, ethics and inclusivity. Leading a team of research professionals, you''ll design and deliver in house research projects, commission independent studies, and collaborate across the organisation to translate evidence into recommendations. Your work will deepen their understanding of the profession they regulate and support their mission to protect the public. This is a unique opportunity to create something new and different, for a national organisation at the cutting edge of regulation and developments in social work. The Organisation The organisation is the specialist regulator for social work in England, focused on enabling positive change in social work. Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. They believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those they regulate - to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people''s lives. What you will do In this role, you''ll create, develop and lead a high impact research function that is insight le