Director of Policy and Research Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026 Thank you for your interest in joining Belong - The Cohesion and Integration Network as our next Director of Policy and Research. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of Belong''s mission to shape national conversations on cohesion and integration. We are looking for a strategic leader who is passionate about building a more united and less divided society and wants to make a lasting difference to communities. As Belong enters its next phase of growth, we are determined to deepen our impact, strengthen our resilience, and champion cohesion and integration at scale. With a strengthened national profile, a bold strategy for the years ahead, and an ambitious Senior Leadership Team, this is an extraordinary time to join us. As Director of Policy and Research, you will lead Belong''s policy development, research strategy, and national partnerships that influence change. You will ensure our work is grounded in robust evidence and lived experience, while amplifying Belong''s voice with policymakers and opinion formers. We are seeking a strategic and insightful leader with deep expertise in policy development and research, who is confident in leading teams, developing evidence-based recommendations and influencing public discourse. You will bring intellectual curiosity, political awareness, a commitment to equity and inclusion and have excellent communication skills - being able to translate complex ideas ..... full job details .....