Academic Research Manager
New Yesterday
You will establish an ambitious and credible research, policy and insights function, developing an impactful programme of work that deepens our understanding of how entertainment shapes the world. A cornerstone of this work will be the creation of the Entertainment Impact Index, a pioneering framework that explores how TV, film, video games and digital content influence public attitudes, perceptions and behaviours across a range of social and policy issues. Its a key recommendation from OKREs report Delivering social impact in entertainment content priorities, approaches & challenges. , Youll build upon existing projects including an econometric study looking at the social and cultural value of the UK games sector ; and our report on creative strategies for bringing climate topics into wider audiences while setting a forward-thinking agenda that embraces new technologies, trends and evolving entertainment formats.
It's about connecting the dots between cultural trends and the work happening across our organisation bringing together external research and internal learning to surface powerful insights. Youll play a key role in demonstrating the difference OKRE is making, helping us understand and articulate our impact in ways that inform our programmes and strategy.
You don't need to have followed a traditional path into research or policy, and you don't need to have done it all before. 24 month contractwith view to become permanent
~ Hybrid working
~ Optional enrolment into OKRE's workplace pension scheme
~ Free access to Wellcome's onsite Nuffield Gym
~ Access to Employee Assistance Programme
~ Access to a varied menu of hot and cold food options at Wellcome's staff food outlets, at prices substantially lower than Central London averages.
~ Great views over the city from our 6th floor central London Office opposite Euston station.
~ We are based in a building that houses the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library connecting science, medicine, life and art.
ONLINE Q&A
Iain Dodgeon, Director of OKRE, will be online at 3:30pm Wednesday 6th August to give an overview of the role, working at OKRE and answer any questions you have.
Please note, attendance will not be noted and will neither help nor hinder your application. Give us an example of something that has sparked your interest in the social impact of screen-based entertainment (tv, film, digital content, gaming), and why.
# Please share an example of a research project or strategy you led that addressed a significant social or policy challenge. How did your work influence thinking, behaviour or decisions (beyond academic circles)?
# Describe a time you communicated research or insights to multiple audiences. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity and inclusion are part of the very essence of the work we do.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime