Analysis and action on living standards
£90,000 + dependent on experience | Full or part time (min four days a week) | London
The Resolution Foundation is seeking a new Director, to work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and deliver the overall strategy of the organisation; to drive the next phase of the Foundation’s work; and to lead our research and policy programme.
Closing date: 08:59 am on Friday 14 August 2026
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The training programme is now closed.
As part of our commitment to increasing diversity within both our own work force and the economic policy making sector, the Resolution Foundation offers a 12-week Research Training placement to recent graduates from the following groups:
The 12-week programme is focused on individuals with an interest but little experience in economic or public policy analysis. Applications for graduates with a disability has now closed. Applications for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic graduates is now closed.
Internships
The Resolution Foundation offers Research Assistant placements via the ESRC’s Internship Scheme. Applications have now closed.
Please note: This position is only available to the ESRC’s Doctoral Training Partnerships network. For more information, please contact your ESRC training grant holder.
We arrange all our work experience placements for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in economic research and / or policy making via Nuffield Research Placements. Unfortunately, we do not take direct applications.
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