At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and execute impactful research to inform decision-making and policy development.
- Company: Social Work England, a specialist regulator focused on positive change in social work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving lives through effective regulation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in social work by shaping evidence-based practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in research management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 54470 - 60480 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield/Hybrid working
Salary: £49,358 per year rising to £51,768 per year
Vacancy Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 26 of July 2026
Social Work England are the specialist regulator for social work in England, focused on enabling positive change in social work. Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate – to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.
Working to the Head of Research, the role will lead and execute the organisation’s research activity gathering high quality evidence and insight to inform decision making, policy development and regulatory practice. Our research manager will shape and deliver a strategic programme of research, combining commissioned external work with in-house projects to build a strong and credible evidence base.
What you will do:
- Lead and deliver the organisation’s research, working closely with key senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to propose and shape our research design and methodology to ensure our research is robust, evidence-based, and clearly aligned to organisational goals.
Research Manager employer: Social Work England
At Social Work England, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our Sheffield-based team enjoys the flexibility of hybrid working, competitive salaries, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful change in social work that positively impacts lives across the country.
