Director of Research and Impact

Summary

Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation's learning team as their Director of Research and Impact, leading research, translating it into practice, and evaluating the impact of their programs and products. Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, you will develop research and impact evaluation strategies, working closely with the Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre. You will lead impact evaluation, ensuring systems are in place to measure the impact of the Foundation's programs and products. This role involves translating research findings into practice, guiding developmental work in emerging areas like AI literacy, and representing the Foundation externally. You will lead a high-performing team and contribute to the organization's strategic direction. The position offers a flexible and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading research and / or impact evaluation in K12 education, ideally with a focus on computer science or STEM
• A relevant post graduate qualification
• A deep understanding of broad range of research and evaluation methodologies in the context of education
• A clear commitment to ethical research practice when working with schools and young people
• A proven track record of translating research into practice
• Confident working with stakeholders from different backgrounds, including academic researchers, learning experience designers, digital product teams, policy makers, and practitioners
• An outstanding communicator able to communicate complex ideas effectively to different audiences and in different cultural contexts. Equally comfortable writing for formal publications and blogs, and an engaging public speaker
• Experience leading and managing teams, including cross-functional or cross-cultural projects in education or the nonprofit sector
• A collaborative, open, and supportive leadership style, with a focus on mentoring colleagues at all levels and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Experience building and managing effective partnerships with academic institutions or research organisations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across teams and geographies

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Foundation's strategies for research and impact evaluation; building knowledge about the most effective approaches to the teaching and learning of computer science and related subjects
• Work with the Chief Learning Officer and Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge to set a shared agenda for academic research, including commissioning original research and developing research partnerships
• Lead the Foundation's approach to evaluating impact, ensuring that systems are in place to measure the impact of the Foundation's programs and products across both formal and informal settings, identifying lessons and opportunities for improvement
• Translate the knowledge generated from research and impact evaluation into practice across the Foundation's activities and more broadly in the field of computer science education, including through a wide range of dissemination, communication, and engagement activities (blogs, publications, events, training, networks, etc)
• Guide developmental work in emerging areas such as AI literacy, data science, and the future of pedagogy and assessment. Work with product teams to ensure that they have access to the world's leading research to inform their work
• Represent the Foundation externally at conferences and in policy and practitioner communities. Ensure that the Foundation is connected to and learning from the wider field
• Lead and support a high-performing, cross-functional team, fostering a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• As a member of the Leadership team, contribute to the strategic direction, culture, and values of the organisation

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
• Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan