Education and Research Lead

Deafblind UK

Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
04 Mar 2025 12:00 AM
Location
100% remote working possible
Job role
Education | Executive Roles
Workplace
Remote

- Home-based (with some travel, mostly in the UK)

- Full time (with some evening and weekend work)

- c. £45,000 gross per annum

Are you passionate about driving change through research and education?

Deafblind UK specialises in supporting anyone who is impacted by deafblindness across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re on a mission to support people to live better with sight and hearing loss.

We’re looking for a Research and Education Lead to drive our research initiatives, develop educational resources, and promote best practices in deafblind accessibility. If you have experience in research and education and you’re eager to shape policy, influence and deliver training, and enhance knowledge, then we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Conducting and supporting research on deafblindness, accessibility, and inclusion
  • Developing and delivering educational materials and workshops
  • Collaborating with universities, professionals, and advocacy groups
  • Translating research findings into practical solutions and policy recommendations

Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience in both research and education
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • A passion for disability rights and inclusive education
  • The ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including professionals and the deafblind community

Why join us?

By working for us, you will get:

  • Meaningful work that directly impacts lives
  • A supportive, inclusive team environment
  • Generous annual leave
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Comprehensive deafblind awareness training

Apply today and be part of a team that makes a real difference.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]