Managing Director of Research Programmes (UK) Contract - Permanent Hours - 35 hours per week Salary - Circa £75,000 per annum negotiable Location - Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, with occasional travel and some working from home as agreed Coram, which is the oldest children''s charity, is a group of specialist organisations; we help more than 1 million children and young people from infancy to independence, creating positive change that lasts a lifetime. Established by Royal Charter in 1739, as the Foundling Hospital, and operating from its distinctive 3.5 acres headquarters in the heart of London, Coram has built a position of insight, influence, and research by working closely with other organisations and other sectors, universities and government, professionals, and families. We have ambitious plans for the future, to be the UK''s leading recognised research organisation, dedicated to improving life chances as the Institute for Children. About the role This role works directly with the Chief Executive as a member of the Senior Management Team in achievement of this vision and strategy; it will lead the advancement of the Coram Institute for Children as a UKRI recognised independent research organisation (IRO), drive research capacity and capability, champion and deliver internal and external evaluations, advance Coram''s sector credibility and relationships, and inform and contribute to the group''s reach, relevance and results. This senior position leads a large team of ..... full job details .....