Research, Design and Policy Lead

Main duties and responsibilities

Policy-Oriented Research:

Design research frameworks that inform and shape policy decisions.

Lead the development of policy briefs and recommendations based on research findings.

Stay abreast of policy changes and trends that affect community wealth and asset-building.

Draft authoritative briefings, reports, presentations and speeches.

Research Management:

Oversee the planning and execution of research projects from inception to completion.

Co-design and co-ordinate meetings, conferences, debates, and workshops in the relevant field.

Work collaboratively across hubs to iteratively design briefs and editorial processes for systems, outputs, and actions.

Ensure that research activities are conducted ethically and with cultural sensitivity.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research efforts with community needs.

Develop comprehensive research briefs and proposals.

Assess and communicate the potential impact of policy decisions to stakeholders and wider communities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Lead on the management and development of the Strategic Alliance for Community Wealth Building co-ordinated by Ubele. Engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build consensus.

Co-ordinate consultations with internal and external stakeholders, synthesising findings

Facilitate workshops and focus groups to co-create policies with community members.

Represent the organization at policy forums and conferences.

Maintain consistent and accurate messaging in all communications. Data Analysis and Reporting:

Design and manage approaches for gathering, analysing, and interpreting data/ information across relevant sectors.

Analyse data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in community wealth and asset management.

Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that communicate research outcomes to diverse audiences.

Monitor and communicate social, political, and economic developments pertinent to Ubele s approach to Community Wealth Building through the lens of racial justice.

Deliver presentations to, or create One Pagers for, senior leadership, colleagues, and partners.

Translate complex data into actionable policy insights. Team Leadership:

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Provide consultancy and thought leadership.

Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information. General

To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.