Head of Insights

Job description  

Title:                          Head of Insights
Contract term:      Permanent
Working hours:     Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location:                 Homeworking, UK.  With travel to meetings and events as required.
Salary:                      £67,000 - £86,000

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving  and monetising impactful research and content that influence leadership practice? Do you excel at leading high-performing teams and fostering collaboration? If so, we want you to join our team at The Institute of Leadership!

What we do

The Institute of Leadership is a global membership association dedicated to inspiring great leadership everywhere. With an international community of over 50,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and mentors, we’re much more than a professional body. We deliver world-class leadership tools, award-winning e-learning, and innovative research to unlock leadership potential.

Our mission is simple: to empower people to become the best leaders they can be, wherever and whenever they lead. Through our resources, events, and development programmes, we’re a hub for leadership professionals around the world.

About the role

As our Head of Insights, you will be a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will drive strategic impact by overseeing the creation, curation, and dissemination of high-quality content and research. You will lead a high-performing team, build strategic partnerships, and ensure our research and content outputs are impactful, credible, and commercially viable.

What you’ll do:

• Content strategy: Develop and execute a revenue-generating content strategy that enhances member engagement and financial sustainability.
• Thought leadership: Oversee the creation of thought leadership content, ensuring quality, relevance, and impact.
• Team leadership: Inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing Insights Team.
• Special Interest Groups: Establish and lead expert Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to drive collaboration and innovative solutions in thought leadership.
• Strategic partnerships: Cultivate relationships with academic institutions, policymakers, corporate leaders, and other stakeholders to enhance The Institute’s reach and influence and drive revenue.
• Digital engagement: Work with the Marketing, Events, and Digital teams to amplify content reach and stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Relevant experience in public policy, economics, leadership studies, talent management, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives, particularly in revenue generating content creation or insights.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to identify trends, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable content.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, including policymakers, corporate partners, and thought leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Strong organisational, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Collaborative team player with a sensitive approach to others' needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, Outlook, and communication tools (Teams or Zoom).
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling additional duties.
• Willingness to travel.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience in non-profit, membership, or leadership development sectors.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and tools for disseminating research findings.
• Experience in managing editorial outputs, such as magazines or reports.
• Confidence in representing the organisation at events and in media.
• Familiarity with collaborating on event, workshops, or conferences to support engagement and content dissemination.
• Experience in change management or process improvement.
• Experience working with international stakeholders.

If you are passionate about developing insights and eager to make a difference, apply today and help us inspire great leadership!

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What’s included?

As part of The Institute of Leadership team, you’ll benefit from:  

• Complimentary membership to The Institute of Leadership, giving you access to our world-class learning resources and assessments to support you in your professional development  

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) and additional leave during the festive period  

• Enhanced parental pay and leave  

• Life assurance  

• Discount schemes on everyday shopping items and holidays  

• Access to a 24/7 dedicated helpline and unlimited mental health support   

• Attendance to our renowned flagship events including the Leadership Awards, Leadership Live and our annual members’ reception  

• And more! Learn more about our Employee Benefits 

Apply now

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter, which should specify how you meet the requirements of the role to the Recruitment Team at [email protected] by the 6^th April 2025

Interviews for this role are expected to take place between: 23^rd – 25^th April 2025.

Please note: we reserve the right to extend or close the advert early depending on application volumes.  Due to high demand, we are unable to respond to individual applications.