Research Director, Crime, Justice and Security

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Research Director, Crime, Justice and Security Application Deadline: 28 May 2026: Department: Policy Research Centre: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: London (Hybrid): Reporting To: Gayle Munro: Description: Research Director - Crime, Justice and SecurityCompetitive (depending on experience)London | HybridFull time | Permanent Role details: NatCen is looking for an exceptional Research Director to join its Crime, Justice and Security team within the Policy Research Centre. This is a senior mixed-methods research leadership role for someone who can design and deliver high-quality research, win new work and build trusted relationships with clients and partners. The team works across complex and high-profile public policy issues including offending behaviour, extremism and radicalisation, violence against women and girls, victims and witnesses of crime, youth justice, access to justice and policing. This role will lead and shape a portfolio of research and evaluation work while also playing a critical role in growing the pipeline and securing new projects. The successful person will bring the credibility to operate with minimal supervision, lead projects with confidence, manage s...