Head of Strategy

Head of Strategy - Social Research (1 YR FTC) Salary: Up to £100,000 Benefits Location: London, SE1 (Hybrid) About the Company Harnham is collaborating with a full-service communications agency specializing in driving social change. Their clients include NGOs, governments, and businesses, all working to address and solve complex societal challenges. The Role: As the Head of Strategy, you will: Lead a multidisciplinary research team, delivering audience-driven insights across various campaigns. Oversee a strategy team, applying behavior change principles, human-centered design, and strategic thinking to shape program design, campaign planning, and analyses like political economy assessments and conflict evaluations. Ensure the highest quality output from both teams, providing guidance on integrating qualitative research and human-centered design. Support business development, contributing to proposal writing for strategy and research initiatives. Play an active role on the senior management team, offering strategic advice and promoting best practices across the organization. Your Skills and Experience: A deep understanding of research and strategy within a social impact context. At least 10 years of experience in research and strategy roles within social impact or related agencies. Proven track record in leading behavior change campaigns and developing social strategies. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues. Interview Process: Stage 1: 30-minute Teams interview Stage 2: Task assignment and presentation