Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover) Part-time / £60,000-£70,000 / Hybrid role Location - Home based and London Hours - 3/4 days per week Salary: £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience Our client are looking for an Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover) who will lead a talented research team of staff and associates providing direction and oversight for a diverse, ambitious research portfolio. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an essential role in strategy and have a hands-on approach from quality assurance and developing research practice, to managing projects and nurturing partnerships. You will need to have deep roots in qualitative research, as well as the work of charities and funders, with experience of line management, team supervision and leading on new work development. You will play an essential role at a key moment for the Charity. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and their work is critical in supporting the response. About them They work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. They champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. They listen, learn and share what helps - and what gets in the way - so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change. As Interim Director of Research, you will lead a motivated and talented team of research staff and freelance research associates. You will be respo