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

Competitive (depending on experience)

London | Hybrid

Full time | Permanent

• Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home)


• Reporting to: Director of Crime, Justice and Security


• Team: Crime, Justice and Security team, Policy Research Centre

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.