At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research to shape policies and improve services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Company: Homeless Link, a national charity dedicated to ending homelessness in England.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while influencing national policy on homelessness.
- Qualifications: Strong project management and quantitative research skills, with a passion for social change.
The predicted salary is between 32850 - 40150 £ per year.
Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homeless agencies in England. With more than 750 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
As part of the Social Change directorate, the Policy and Research team lead Homeless Link’s evidence, policy influencing and thought leadership activities. The research team generates robust evidence and practical insight to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. We exist to contribute to the national evidence base needed to shape policy, challenge narratives, and advocate for system-level change.
We deliver applied mixed-methods social research that helps organisations, commissioners, and communities understand needs, experiences, and what works to strengthen responses to homelessness. We’re looking to recruit a Research Manager to support the delivery of our strategic research portfolio. This role will involve managing and delivering research design, data collection, analysis and reporting, while working collaboratively with colleagues across Homeless Link, member organisations, academics, government officials, partners and people with lived experience.
The successful candidate will be an excellent project manager with strong quantitative research skills. They will have communication and relationship building skills, understanding of interpreting research findings in wider policy contexts, and of making strategic recommendations for national and local policy and decision makers.
We are actively seeking to increase our diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 17th August 2026
Research Manager in London employer: Homeless Link
YMCA DownsLink Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a culture that values diversity and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
