Careers
Thank you for your interest in working for the Youth Endowment Fund. Any vacancies will be listed below. For any queries on roles at YEF, please email recruitment@youthendowmentfund.org.uk
Research Lead
Reports to: Assistant Director of Research
Salary: £55,000
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Location: Central London, Hybrid*
Closing date: 10th September 2025, 12:00 pm
Interviews: 22nd September 2025
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
- The Research Lead will lead our interpretation and communication of YEF’s evaluation reports. This is at the very core of YEF’s mission and strategy. You’ll ensure all our evaluation reports are clearly and accurately communicated and have the maximum possible impact on policy and practice.
- Scope, commission, and appoint research teams to deliver YEF research projects including reviews of practice in YEF’s priority sector areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to use YEF’s endowment to fund high quality and impactful research.
- Act as the Research Team’s Methodological Lead and lead training for the YEF Research Team on a range of topics including research methods.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter (including the examples requested in the job description above) and complete the monitoring form. You can submit your application by clicking on the “Apply for this” button by 12:00pm, Wednesday 10th September 2025.