At a Glance
- Tasks: Create impactful insights to drive decision-making across the British Red Cross.
- Company: Join a compassionate organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 36 days leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive culture focused on equity, diversity, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape strategic direction and influence positive change in a meaningful way.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in research and project management.
The predicted salary is between 53000 - 56827 £ per year.
Location: Flexible in the UK
Salary: £53,000 to £56,827 Per Annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Could you effect positive change across the organisation with influence extending to wider voluntary and statutory sector partners?
Could you bring insight to life by presenting and defining actionable insights in digestible formats for various audiences, including senior leadership teams, internal and external to the British Red Cross?
Could you form strong links with strategic and operational colleagues to understand their priorities and challenges and develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s information needs?
What will a day in the life of a Strategic Insight Lead involve?
- Responsible for production of high-quality, actionable insights for teams across British Red Cross.
- Work with Head of Strategic Insight & Analytics to inform the strategic direction of the organisation working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership colleagues to ensure that insight is used to shape decision making.
- Provide advice and guidance on complex issues to ensure organisational responses and offers are driven by unmet need and informed by robust and relevant insight.
- Provide specialist research support for other directorates and teams.
- Drive internal and external engagement in the use of insight products to make informed decisions.
- Support the development and implementation of organisational strategy using strategic insight to identify priorities and measure success.
To be a successful Strategic Insight Lead, what will you need?
- Exceptional communications skills (written, spoken and visual), with the ability to translate complex evidence into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mixed-methods research and analysis design.
- Practical knowledge of strategic foresight methods, with a focus on anticipatory planning and action.
- Strong project and product management experience, with the ability to balance multiple projects/products over multiple timescales.
- Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority.
- Ability to think creatively and critically to generate novel insight and solutions.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Wednesday 15th of July 2026 with interviews to follow.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.
Strategic Insight Lead in London employer: British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible working environment, allowing for remote and hybrid options to suit your lifestyle. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, comprehensive learning and development opportunities, and a culture rooted in equity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and fosters personal growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying generous benefits like 36 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.
