Rosie Gloster
BA, MSc
Deputy Director, Public Policy Research
rosie.gloster@employment-studies.co.uk
01273 763400
Rosie Gloster is the Deputy Director of Policy Research at IES and brings over 20 years’ experience of applied social research and evaluation. She is a member of the UK Government Evaluation and Trial Advice Panel, a role in which she advises government departments on effective evaluation design and peer reviews reports. Rosie is experienced at designing and delivering theory-informed implementation and process evaluations. She led the Evaluation of the Youth Investment Fund 2 (DCMS) while at Ipsos, through which she demonstrated her skills and capability at delivering large-scale evaluation, and working with multiple stakeholders, including a delivery partner. This included the development and testing of a ToC, data collection for a process and impact evaluation, and youth engagement via an advisory group. She has implemented theory-based impact methods in evaluations, including Qualitative Comparative analysis and Contribution Analysis.
Rosie is Programme Director for the ReAct programme at IES. Her research interest span employment, welfare, skills and careers. She has detailed insight on employment practices, including employer recruitment and selection, and employment support, including how the two can work effectively together to facilitate recruitment from diverse and under-represented groups.
Research publications
- Plan for Jobs Cross-cutting Evaluation Wave 1 and 2 synthesis report, Buzzeo J, Campbell B, Gloster R, Newton B (IES) & Crossfield J, Watson J, Byford M, , Department for Work and Pensions, May 2024
- Health-led Trials impact evaluation reports, Newton B, Gloster R, Dorsett R, Cockett J, Gooch B, Benson A, Crowley J, Windle K, , Department for Work and Pensions / Department of Health & Social Care, Jul 2023
- Parental Rights Survey 2019, BMG Research with contribution from IES (Gloster R), , Jun 2023
- Health-led Employment Trials Evaluation, Newton B, Gloster R, Hofman J, , Department for Work and Pensions / Department of Health & Social Care, Apr 2023
- Evaluation of the Health-led Employment Trials: Synthesis report, Newton B, Gloster R, , Department for Work and Pensions / Department of Health & Social Care, Apr 2023
- Connecting Communities, Bramley G, Gloster R, Green A, Huxley C, Subosa M, Taylor A, , Institute for Employment Studies, Dec 2022
- Caught in a gap – the role of employers in enabling women to build better pensions, Winton A, Gloster R, Mason B, Edney C, Plowden-Roberts C, Talbot J, , Phoenix Insights, Dec 2022
- Planning and preparing for later life, NatCen, IES, Pensions Policy Institute , , Department for Work and Pensions , Jun 2022
- Evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund, Gloster R, Cockett J, Patel R, Mason B, Buzzeo J, Williams J, Takala H, , Institute for Employment Studies , Mar 2022
- CSF Onsite Hubs: learner progress, Gloster R, Buzzeo J, Patel R, , Institute for Employment Studies , Mar 2022
- Evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund 2, Alexander K, Gloster R, Edney C, Buzzeo J, Patel R, Cockett J , , Institute for Employment Studies , Mar 2022
- Supporting refugees into work: what can we do better?, Gloster R, Wimalasiri V, , Institute for Employment Studies, Mar 2022
- Extended and more flexible traineeships: A process evaluation, Gloster R, Byford M, Buzzeo J, Garner O, Newton B, Crick C, Mackay S, , IES/Ipsos MORI, Mar 2022
- New perspectives on recruitment to the construction industry, Pollard E, Gloster R, Mason B, Osbourne E, , Institute for Employment Studies , Feb 2022
- Process Evaluation of Support for T Level Industry Placements, Williams J, Newton B, Takala H, Gloster R, Alexander K, , Department for Education, Jul 2020
- Planning and preparing for later life: A social survey feasibility study, Collins D, Toomse-Smith M, Comanaru R, Fenton C, Gloster R, Silcock D, Dodd T, , Department for Work and Pensions, Feb 2019
- Evaluation of the Industry Placements Pilot , Newton B, Williams J, Francis R, Gloster R, Buzzeo J, Byford M, Spiegelhalter K (IES) Esmond B (iCeGS), , Department for Education, Dec 2018
- Thinking ahead: A review of support provided by employers to help staff plan for their future, Gloster R, Edwards M, Spiegelhalter K, Newton B, Hirsh W, , Centre for Ageing Better, Sep 2018
- Fit for Work: Final report of a process evaluation , Gloster R, Marvell R, Huxley C, , Department for Work and Pensions, Jun 2018
- Fit for Work process evaluation: Technical Annex, Gloster R, Marvell R, Huxley C, , Department for Work and Pensions, Jun 2018
- Developing a survey of postgraduate taught students, Pollard E, Gloster R, Griggs J, Comanaru R, , The Office for Students, May 2018
- Rapid evidence assessment: parents' decisions about returning to work and child caring responsibilities, Newton B, Tamkin P, Gloster R, Cox A, Everett C, Cotton J, , Department for Education, May 2018
- The experiences of individuals in the gig economy, Broughton A, Gloster R, Marvell R, Green M, Langley J, Martin A, , Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Feb 2018
- Using behavioural insights to examine benefit claimants' approaches to training opportunities, Gloster R, Bertram C, Buzzeo J, Fletcher L, Tassinari A, Cox A, Vlaev I, Research Report 723, Department for Education, Jul 2017
- Understanding mature entrants’ transitions to postgraduate taught study, Pollard E, Gloster R, Hillage J, Bertram C, Buzzeo J, Marvell R, Griggs J, Drever E, Kotecha M, Rahim N, , , Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), May 2016
- Mapping investment in adult skills, Gloster R, Marvell R, Buzzeo J, Hadjivassiliou K, Williams J, Huxley C, Research Paper , Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, May 2016
- The contribution of Further Education and skills to social mobility, Gloster R, Buzzeo J, Marvell R, Tassinari A, Williams J, Williams M, Swift S, Newton B, Research Paper 254, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Oct 2015
- Infographic: Interim findings on the Apprenticeships Trailblazers, Newton B, Gloster R, Miller L, Buzzeo J, , Institute for Employment Studies, Mar 2015
- Evaluation of the Apprenticeship Trailblazers: Interim report, Newton B, Gloster R, Miller L, Buzzeo J, Research Paper 213, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Mar 2015
- Evaluation of Project Oracle, Gloster R, Aston J, Foley B, , Nesta, Feb 2014
- Evaluation of the Impact of Learning Below Level 2, Wiseman J, Roe P, Parry E, Speckesser S, Gloster R, Research Paper 150, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), Oct 2013
- Supporting learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to access European Social Fund Priority 2 and 5 provision, Marangozov R, Gloster R, Williams J, Culliney M, Vila-Belda Montalt J, Jacobsen Y, Cassey L, , Skills Funding Agency, Sep 2013
- Engaging individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities in workplace learning, , Skills Funding Agency, Sep 2013
- Adult Career Decision-Making, Gloster R, Pollard E, Bertram C, Williams J, Hirsh W, Buzzeo J, Henderson L, Research Paper 132, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Aug 2013
- The Impact of Workplace Initiatives on Low Carbon Behaviours, Cox A, Higgins, T, Gloster R, Foley B, Darnton A, , Scottish Government, Feb 2012
- Better Business: How to go greener with staff to improve performance, , Scottish Government, Feb 2012
- The Impact of Workplace Initiatives on Low Carbon Behaviours: Case Study Report, Cox A, Higgins, T, Gloster R, Foley B, , Scottish Government, Feb 2012
- Voluntary Gender Equality Reporting in Organisations with 150 to 249 Employees, Dewson S, Gloster R, Chubb C, Carta E, Reilly P, , Government Equalities Office (GEO), Aug 2011
- Exploring Employer Behaviour in Relation to Investors in People, Gloster R, Higgins T, Cox A, Report 27, UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Jun 2011
- Impact of interfirm relationships – employment and working conditions, Hadjivassiliou K, Cox A, Martin R, Marchington M, Sheehan M, Gloster R, Pollard E, Grimshaw D, Rubery J, Report , European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Apr 2011
- Perspectives and Performance of Investors in People, Gloster R, Sumption F, Higgins T, Cox A, Jones R, Evidence Report 24, UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Dec 2010
- Evaluation of the Advancement Network Prototypes, Newton B, Gloster R, Sissons P, Fearn H, Whitehurst D, , Institute for Employment Studies , Oct 2010
- Jobcentre Plus Equality Legislative Requirements Review, Gloster R, Oakley J, Sigala M, Cox A, Research Report DWPRR 700, Department for Work and Pensions, Sep 2010
- Evaluation of the Advancement Network Prototypes - First Interim Report, Newton B, Sissons P, Gloster R, , Learning and Skills Council, Mar 2010
- Evaluation of the Advancement Network Prototypes - Second Interim Report, Newton B, Gloster R, Sissons P, Fearn H, Whitehurst D, , Learning and Skills Council, Mar 2010
- Lone Parent Obligations - Early findings of implementation as well as experiences of the Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance regimes, Gloster R, Casebourne J, Culshaw S, Mavra L, O’Donnell A, Purvis A, Research Report DWPRR 645, Department for Work and Pensions, Feb 2010
- Integrated employment and skills trials: waiting time for the nextstep service, Gloster R, Deaton S, Sims L, , Learning and Skills Council, Jan 2010
- Activity and Learning Agreement Pilots - Programme Theory Evaluation (Working Paper 4), Page R, Johnson C, Munro M, Report RR121, Department for Children, Schools and Families, Jun 2009
- Lone Parent Obligations - A review of recent evidence on the work-related requirements within the benefit systems of different countries, Finn D, Gloster R, Research Report DWPRR 632, Department for Work and Pensions, Dec 2008
- Evaluation of the Fair Cities Pilots 2007, Atkinson J, Dewson S, Fern H, Page R, Pillai R, Tackey N D, Research Report DWPRR 495, Department for Work and Pensions, May 2008
- Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 1 Research, Newton B, Page R, Regan J, O'Regan S, Hillage J, , Learning and Skills Council, Apr 2008
- Evaluation of the Activity and Learning Agreement Pilot, Maguire S, Thompson J (University of Warwick), Hillage J, Dewson S, Miller L, Johnson C, Newton B, Bates P, Page P (IES), Research Report RW027, Department for Children, Schools and Families, Jan 2008
- Activity and Learning Agreement Pilots - Programme Theory Evaluation (Working Paper 2), Johnson C, Page R, Munro M, Working Paper RW029, Department for Children, Schools and Families, Dec 2007
- Evaluation of Year 2 of the Skills Coaching Trials and Skills Passports, Page R, Casebourne J, Mason D, Tuohy S, , Learning and Skills Council, Nov 2007
- Building on Young Apprenticeships, Newton B, Miller L, Page R, Tuohy S, Report 444, Institute for Employment Studies, Oct 2007
- Pakistani and Bangladeshi Women's Attitudes to Work and Family, Aston J, Hooker H, Page R, Willison R, Research Report DWPRR 458, Department for Work and Pensions, Aug 2007
- Reasons for Early Leaving from Further Education and Work-based Learning Courses, Simm C, Page R, Miller L, Research Report RR849, Department for Education and Skills, May 2007
- An Evaluation of the UfI/learndirect Telephone Guidance Trial, Page R, Newton B, Hawthorn R, Hunt W, Hillage J, Research Report RR833, Department for Education and Skills, Jan 2007
- The Measurement of Organisational Performance, Page R, Jagger N, Tamkin P, Henwood N, Research Report , Sector Skills Development Agency, Sep 2006
- Barriers to Employment for Pakistanis and Bangladeshis in Britain, Tackey N D, Casebourne J, Aston J, Ritchie H, Sinclair A, Tyers C, Hurstfield J, Willison R, Page R, Research Report DWPRR 360, Department for Work and Pensions, Aug 2006
- Learning through Work: Literacy, language, numeracy and IT skills development in low-paid, low-skilled workplaces - Literature review, Newton B, Miller L, Bates P, Page R, Akroyd K, Report 433, Institute for Employment Studies, Jul 2006
- Review of Action Teams for Jobs, Casebourne J, Davis S, Page R, Research Report DWPRR 328, Department for Work and Pensions, Feb 2006
- Women in London's Economy: Qualitative Research, Hurstfield J, Miller L, Page R, Willison R, Loukas G, Report 437, Institute for Employment Studies, Dec 2005
- Vocational Education and Training in the UK, Page R, Hillage J, Discussion Paper , Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin fur Socialforschung, Dec 2005
- An Evaluation of Adult Learners' Week 2005, Page R, Pollard E, , National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education, Nov 2005
- What Employers Look for When Recruiting the Unemployed and Inactive, Newton B, Hurstfield J, Miller L, Page R, Akroyd K, Research Report DWPRR 295, Department for Work and Pensions, Oct 2005
Articles and chapters
- Physical to virtual: challenges and opportunities for a neighborhood-based employment support initiative , Taylor A, Green A, Gloster R, Bramley G, Emerald Insight, June 2022
- The Effectiveness of the Fit for Work service, Huxley C, Gloster R, Occupational Health at Work, The @ Work Partnership, Vol. 15, No. 5, February 2019
- Behavioural insights into benefits claimants’ training, Gloster R, Buzzeo J, Cox A, Bertram C, Tassinari A, Schmidtke K A, Vlaev I, Education + Training, Emerald, [Online], November 2017
- What can training providers do to increase the attendance of benefit claimants at training?, Gloster R, FE News, July 2017
- Lone Parent Obligations: early findings from the evaluation, Casebourne J, Gloster R, Working Brief, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion, Issue 213, May 2010
- Must try harder, Page R, Economic Development, Institute of Economic Development, Issue 100, October 2007
- The Impact of Gaining an NVQ Level 2: Will the Leitch Review Recommendations Address the Low Returns?, Page R, Local Economy, Routledge, Vol. 22, 2, May 2007
- Can guidance be delivered over the phone?, Page R, Hawthorn R, Dent G, Careers Guidance Today, Vol. 15:1, April 2007
Conference appearances
- Women in the workplace - culture, progression, leadership and latest developments in tackling key issues , Gloster R, Westminster Employment Conference, July 2022
- Rethinking resettlement and work, with women refugees in mind, Gloster R, University of Sussex, September 2021
- Refugees into sustainable employment: key findings from the evaluation, Gloster R, Renaisi RISE seminar: Improving life for refugees in London: How can we collaboratively create change?, Renaisi, City Hall, London, June 2018
- Adult career decision-making: qualitative research, Gloster R, NICEC Seminar, NICEC, London, January 2014
- Adult career decision-making: qualitative research, Gloster R, National Careers Service Network Day, Prospects, London, December 2013
- Meeting Public Sector Equality Duties, Gloster R, Fairness During Fiscal Austerity: What Does It Mean for Different Groups?, ESRC, London, February 2011
- Lone Parent Obligations. A review of recent evidence on the work-related requirements within the benefit systems of different countries, Gloster R, Finn, D, Casebourne J, Welfare to Work Convention, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion, Liverpool, June 2009
- Findings from the Careers Advice Service Progression Insight Research, Newton B, Gloster R, Policy makers' seminar, April 2009
- Vocational Guidance using new technologies - Lessons from Learndirect Guidance telephony-based service UK, Newton B, Gloster R, Bringing Public Employment Services directly to jobseekers, employers and local communities using accessible, sustainable systems and technologies, EU Open Access Project, FAS - Irish Employment Board, Dublin, November 2008
- Evaluating delivery and impact of adult advice and guidance, Page R, Pollard E, NICEC seminar, National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, Brighton, May 2007
Advisory roles and affiliations
- Associate Director, Employment, Welfare and Skills (EWS), Ipsos Public Affairs (2022 - 2025)
- Member of Evaluation and Trial Advice Panel, The Evaluation Taskforce Supporting civil servants in the design of robust, high-quality evaluations by critically reviewing evaluation plans drawing on my knowledge and understanding of the practical application of evaluation methods to social policy, questioning teams about plans and offering practical advice to hone evaluation designs in complex areas of social policy, leading to the commissioning of higher quality, reliable and feasible evaluation. (2023 - 2025)
- Expert Adviser – Routes to Employment and the Labour Market, The Social Mobility Commission Advising on research evidence relating to transitions across the life course and entry to employment, and supporting the development of policy-relevant recommendations, including the routes to employment for migrants and refugees. (2022 - 2025)
Projects
- WMCA Get Britain Working
- Research into careers in construction
- Evaluation of Traineeship Flexibilities
- Skills Accelerator Early Evaluation
- ESF Growth Boroughs
- Planning and preparing for later life
- Maternity and Paternity Rights Survey
- Construction Skills Fund On-Site Training Hubs programme
- Refugees into Sustainable Employment Evaluation (RISE)
- Mapping investment in adult skills – which individuals, in what learning and with what returns?
- Qualitative research of the Intensive Activity Programme
- Evaluation of the Fit for Work service
- Evaluation of the Employer Ownership Pilot Round 2
- The Contribution of FE and Skills to Social Mobility
- Evaluation of Project Oracle
- Adult Career Decision-Making
- Evaluation of the Impact of Learning below Level 2 in FE
- Perspectives and Performance of the Investors in People Standard
- Motivations and Barriers to Skill-related Training