The RSA combines thought leadership with civic innovation to further human progress. Building on our 260 year history as a beacon for enlightenment values, the RSA is currently at an exciting period in its history. We provide platforms for leading experts through the UK’s most ambitious free public lecture series, our projects generate new models for tackling the social challenges of today and we are building on our network of over 28,000 Fellows around the world – these are achievers and influencers from every field with a real commitment to progressive and social change.
The RSA is looking for an exceptional research, policy and social change leader to take forward our work on the future of public services and localities as well as contribute to the wider RSA Action and Research Centre agenda for change.
Director of Public Services and Communities
We work closely with Government, national bodies, trust and foundations, within communities, local authorities, and local institutions to realise our aim of seeing a ‘shift of power to people and communities’. The next year already contains ambitious, funded plans to work on major projects of public service reform, community development, and institutional change. We are looking for an exceptional individual with a strong track record of impact to lead this high profile work. You will be a highly experienced and effective: communicator; project and people manager; and research, policy and social change leader. You will be adept at developing compelling, fundable and impactful projects on a local, national and global basis.
How to apply
- To apply for this position please download the application pack document and prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly addressing the following questions:
- We love meeting people who leave things a bit better than they find them. So, tell us about a process, product or project you brought an improvement to. What was your approach to identify improvement solutions? How did you get people on board with your improvement recommendation? (250 words max)
- Please share an example in which teamwork enhanced your work. What was your contribution? What were the challenges? What was the outcome? (250 words max)
- Give an example of when something on a project you were working on did not go to plan, how did you handle this? (250 words max)
- Why are you confident you would be a great fit for this role? Please outline how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Please also state your current salary and where you saw this advertised (for recruitment monitoring purposes). You may address your covering letter to Anthony Painter, Director of Action Research Centre. Please click “Apply for this job” here to submit your application online. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
The deadline for completed applications is midnight on Midnight 10 Septempber 2017. Please note that we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Interviews are expected to take place on 21 and 25 September.
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