Research-related roles outside of academia
Like so many people in arts and humanities departments in the UK, my job is increasingly insecure. I've been an academic for nearly two decades and am at Prof level, with plenty of leadership experience in research and admin, success in teaching and supervision, an international reputation - all the stuff that's expected of me. But still, it's becoming more and more clear that this won't keep me safe from course closures or redundancy. I'm not in a position to leave the UK and, if I lose my job, it's highly unlikely I'll find another academic position here. I'm trying to carve out a new plan which allows me to use my research and project skills in a different way - ideally in a permanent rather than consultancy or freelance position. I'm going to talk to people in my network who I've worked with through previous impact and KE work, and friends in the public and private sector who might have some insights. But I don't really know where to start in terms of looking for jobs. Is there a jobs.ac.uk equivalent for research posts beyond academia? Have you had success in this area? I'd be very grateful for any insights: thank you.
Edit: I'm on LinkedIn, but haven't worked out how to move from an extended network of academics on there to something different