Rachel Marangozov
BA, MPhil, PhD
Research Associate
rachel.marangozov@employment-studies.co.uk
+44(0)20 7104 2081
Rachel Marangozov (nee Pillai) has over a decade of experience in public policy research relating to the labour market disadvantage among minority ethnic and migrant communities, both here in the UK and in European Member States. Her work has also covered other aspects of migrant integration and community cohesion and she has worked on a number of equality and diversity projects at IES, and in her previous role at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). She is a Director of MigrationWork CIC, which helps communities, policymakers, and practitioners respond to migration in practical and evidence-based ways.
Dr Marangozov has held a number of advisory positions in the past, including for the UK Parliament and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and is a Fellow at the London School of Economics. She holds M. Phil and PhD degrees from the University of Cambridge.
Her media work includes articles for the Guardian; commentary for the Financial Times and BBC news online; television interviews for ORS Austrian Broadcasting Services, BBC News 24, BBC lunchtime news and BBC London evening news; and radio interviews for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC local radio. Dr Marangozov is also a blogger for the Huffington Post.
Education
| 2004 | University of Cambridge | PhD, International Studies |
| 2001 | University of Cambridge | MPhil, International Studies |
| 2000 | University of Sussex | BA, International Relations |
Career
| 2005‑2007 | Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) | |
Research publications
- NHS Innovation Accelerator Evaluation, Cox A, Spiegelhalter K, Marangozov R, Hanlon J, Hex N, Gabbay M, , Institute for Employment Studies, Mar 2018
- Royal College of Nursing Employment Survey 2017, Marangozov R, Huxley C, Manzoni C, Pike G, Report 513, Institute for Employment Studies, Dec 2017
- Why worry about the 96% drop in EU nurse registrations?, Marangozov R, , Institute for Employment Studies, Jun 2017
- Post-Brexit immigration systems and the impact on skills and labour supply: Update January 2017, Marangozov R, , Institute for Employment Studies, Feb 2017
- Beyond Brexit: Assessing key risks to the nursing workforce in England, Marangozov R, Williams M, Bevan S, IES Paper , Institute for Employment Studies, Dec 2016
- Recruitment in Britain: Examining employers' practices and attitudes to employing UK-born and foreign-born workers, Broughton A, Adams L, Cranney M, Dobie S, Marangozov R, Markaki Y, Sumption M, , Equality and Human Rights Commission, Oct 2016
- Post-Brexit immigration systems and the impact on skills supply, Marangozov R, , Institute for Employment Studies, Oct 2016
- The labour market for nurses in the UK and its relationship to the demand for, and supply of, international nurses in the NHS, Marangozov R, Williams M, Buchan J, , Institute for Employment Studies, Jul 2016
- A country study on immigrants from the new Member States to the United Kingdom , Marangozov R, Nafilyan V, Tassinari A, Buzzeo J, , European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), Jan 2016
- Social dimension of intra-EU mobility: Impact on public services, , European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), Dec 2015
- Improving employment opportunities for carers: identifying and sharing good practice, , NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR), Nov 2014
- Benign Neglect? Policies to Support Upward Mobility for Immigrants in the United Kingdom, Marangozov R, , Migration Policy Institute, Oct 2014
- Evaluation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grants, Marangozov R, Marvell R, Miller L, Newton B, Fletcher L, , Institute for Employment Studies, Sep 2014
- Migrants in low-paid low-skilled work in London, Miller L, Braddell A, Marangozov R, , Institute for Employment Studies, Sep 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
- Understanding Employer Networks, Cox A, Higgins T, Marangozov R, Breuer Z, Garrett R, Evidence Report 66, UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Jan 2013
- Green skills and environmental awareness in vocational education and training, Research Paper 24, European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), May 2012
- Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment: Final Report, , German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Jan 2012
- Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment: Toolkit, , German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Jan 2012
- Work-Focused Services in Children's Centres Pilot: Final Report, Marangozov R, Stevens H, Research Report 772, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Aug 2011
- Study of School Gates Employment Support Initiative, Marangozov R, Dewson S, Research Report 747, DWP, Apr 2011
- Using Jobcentre Plus Services: Qualitative evidence from ethnic minority customers, Marangozov R, Bellis A, Barnes H, Research Report DWPRR 717, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Nov 2010
- Work-Focused Services in Children’s Centres Pilot: Interim report, Marangozov R, Stevens H, Research Report DWPRR 677, Department for Work and Pensions, Jul 2010
- Joint Pilots Baseline Research, Atkinson J, Bellis A, Marangozov R, Research Report DWPRR 605, Department for Work and Pensions, Dec 2009
- Research to Shape Critical Mass Pilots to Address Under-Representation in Apprenticeships, Marangozov R, Bates P, Martin R, Oakley J, Sigala M, Cox A, , Learning and Skills Council, Oct 2009
- Evaluation of the Race Equality Procurement Pilots, Tackey N D, Barnes H, Fearn H, Pillai R, Research Report DWPRR 600, Department for Work and Pensions, Oct 2009
- Evaluation of Partners Outreach for Ethnic Minorities (POEM) - Final Report, Aston J, Bellis A, Munro M, Pillai R, Willison R, Research Report DWPRR 598, Department for Work and Pensions, Sep 2009
- Work-Focused Services in Children’s Centres Pilot: Evaluation baseline report, Marangozov R, Research Report DWPRR 602, Department for Work and Pensions, Aug 2009
- Evaluation of Partners Outreach for Ethnic Minorities (POEM) - Interim report, Aston J, Bellis A, Munro M, Pillai R, Willison R, Research Report DWPRR 561, Department for Work and Pensions, Feb 2009
- Working in 21st Century Rural England, Bates P, Carta E, Dewson S, Francis R, Pillai R, , Commission for Rural Communities, Jan 2009
- 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
- Moving up Together: Promoting Equality and Integration among the UK's Diverse Communities, Pillai R, , Institute of Public Policy Research, Nov 2007
- The Reception and Integration of New Migrants in Britain, Pillai R, , Commission for Racial Equality, Nov 2006
- Destination North East? Harnessing the Regional Potential of Migration, Pillai R, , Institute of Public Policy Research, Nov 2005
- Disability 2020: Opportunities for the full and equal citizenship of disabled people in Britain in 2020, Pillai R, , Disability Rights Commission, Nov 2004
Articles and chapters
- Not just a job: supporting refugees into sustainable employment, Marangozov R, Consterdine E, Manzoni C, openDemocracyUK, openDemocracy, [Online], March 2018
- Government inaction on immigrant integration is a loss to us all, Marangozov R, Huffington Post: The Blog, Huffington Post, [Online], August 2017
- The Conservatives' 100k net migration target is an act of self-harm, Marangozov R, LSE Brexit Blog, London School of Economics and Political Science, [Online], May 2017
- Experts reveal what politicians need to do to help migrants integrate Into British life, Marangozov R, Huffington Post UK, Huffington Post, [Online], May 2017
- Integration Policies Have Failed - How To Get Them Right, Marangozov R, The Blog, Huffington Post, [Online], January 2017
- Brexit And Population Growth Will Leave Our NHS Short Of Nurses, Marangozov R, The Blog, Huffington Post, December 2016
- Migrants Don’t ‘Take Jobs’ And Many Sectors Would Struggle Without Them, Marangozov R, The Blog, Huffington Post, October 2016
- How will Brexit affect the NHS? The English trusts that depend most on EU nurses, Marangozov R, Williams M, Blog, LSE BrexitVote, July 2016
- Employing migrant workers, Reisenberger A, Marangozov R, MigrationWork News, March 2013
- Bad for the neighbourhood?, Pillai R, Equality and Human Rights Commission website, August 2008
- Home and Away, Pillai R, The Guardian, July 2008
- Talent going to waste, Pillai R, The Guardian, June 2008
- The understanding and practice of multiculturalism in the UK, Pillai R, Hasmuth R (ed.), Multiculturalism: The Great Marketing Strategy? An International Perspective, University of British Columbia Press, June 2008
- Facts, not Fear, Pillai R, The Guardian, April 2008
- The Integration of Economic Migrants in the UK, Pillai R, The Integration of Labour Migrants in Europe, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration and Diversity, 2007
- Consuming Culture, Pillai R, Catalyst, November 2006
- Skills for Tomorrow's Economy?, Pillai R, Race and Regeneration, October 2006
- Safety in Numbers?, Pillai R, Catalyst, May 2006
- Glorifying Terror or Silencing Political Views?, Pillai R, Muslim News, February 2006
Conference appearances
- Brexit and beyond: A prefect storm for our nursing workforce?, Marangozov R, Central London British Universities Industrial Relations Association seminar: Labour migration, British Universities Industrial Relations Association (BUIRA), London, April 2018
- Panel discussion: Assessing the Implications of Brexit: Recognising the challenges posed to the NHS, Marangozov R, The future of the NHS post-Brexit: Analysing the impact upon recruitment, research and resources, Public Policy Exchange, London, November 2017
- Labour market integration of immigrants in the UK: A case of benign neglect?, Marangozov R, International Metropolis Conference: Symposium: Business as Usual? Labor Market Integration of Immigrants in Europe, International Metropolis Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands, September 2017
- Migrant integration in the labour market, Marangozov R, Integration Futures Working Group organised by Migration Policy Institute: Economic and social integration in a changing world of work, Migration Policy Institute, Barcelona, Spain, September 2017
- Migrant voices: Engaging migrants in ESF processes and policies, Marangozov R, European Social Fund Transnational Platform Conference 2017, European Commission, Brussels, June 2017
- Potential Brexit implications for the UK labour market, skills and employment law, Marangozov R, Broughton A, Brexit forum on citizenship, Centre for European Law and Internationalisation, Leicester, March 2017
- Brexit and beyond: A perfect storm for our nursing workforce?, Marangozov R, NHS National Temporary Staffing Conference 2017, East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, Newmarket, March 2017
- Promoting a progressive agenda on migration and integration at the city level, Marangozov R, Asylum, Refugee & Migration Network, Association of Charitable Foundations, York, March 2017
- Launch of report on the integration of immigrants, Marangozov R, Panel discussion, All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Integration, London, January 2017
- Peer review methods and practice, Marangozov R, EU IMPART Learning Network, Bonn, March 2011
- Work-focused services in children’s centres, Marangozov R, 2nd Annual Conference, Tackling Worklessness through Local Partnerships, Neil Stewart Associates, London, October 2010
- Moderator, Peer review training seminar, Marangozov R, ESF IMPART Learning Network, Bonn, June 2010
- Moderator: Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment, Marangozov R, ESF Learning Network peer review, Berlin, April 2010
- Moderator: Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment, Marangozov R, ESF Learning Network, Berlin, September 2009
- Human rights and the working conditions of migrants in the UK, Pillai R, The Migrant Workforce and the UK Economy – the effect of new legislation, Westminster Legal Policy Forum, London, July 2009
- Assessing Migrant Skills and Competencies, Pillai R, ESF Thematic Working Group on Increasing the Participation of Migrants in the Labour Market, Brussels, June 2009
- Panel member, Pillai R, Macpherson Breakfast debate, Equality and Human Rights Commission, London, January 2009
- Whose Brand is it Anyway?, Pillai R, Urban Enterprise Network Seminar, London, 2007
- Immigration and social cohesion, Pillai R, Private meeting of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee, London, 2007
- Meanings of Citizenship in the 21st Century: Legal and Civic Notions of Citizenship and the Implications for Social and Economic Inclusion, Pillai R, Exploring Canada's Diversity, Today and Tomorrow, Metropolis Roundtable, Toronto, 2007
- Migrant integration in the UK, Pillai R, Integrating Migrants in Europe, Cicero Foundation, Paris, 2007
- Multiculturalism in the UK, Pillai R, Multiculturalism and Immigration in Europe, Cicero Foundation, Paris, 2006
- Realising opportunity, integration and social justice, Pillai R, Migrant Enterprise and Regeneration, Migrant Workers and Regeneration Symposium, Fraserburgh, 2006
- Embracing Immigration?, Pillai R, Encounter Conference: Embracing immigration?, Dublin, 2006
- Destination North East? Harnessing the regional potential of migration, Pillai R, Gateshead County Council Conference, Newcastle, 2006
- Making Integration Work: The realities and challenges of integration and diversity in the UK, Pillai R, Making Integration Work, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration and Diversity, Oslo, 2006
- Mind the Gap. Gender Inequalities and the Women and Work Commission report, Pillai R, Fabian Women's Network, London, 2006
- Immigration and integration, Pillai R, Communities and Local Government Select Committee away day, 2006
- Destination North East? Harnessing the regional potential of migration, Pillai R, Presentation to select MPs, Westminister, 2006
Advisory roles and affiliations
- Chair, MigrationWork Trust (2017 - present)
- Expert, European Commission ESF Thematic Network on Migrants (2017 - present)
- Member of the Emerging Researchers Board of the International Longevity Centre (2016 - present)
- Specialist Adviser to the Inquiry into immigration and integration by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Social Integration (2016 - present)
- Adviser and mentor, UpRising leadership programme (2013 - present)
- Director, MigrationWork CIC (2013 - present)
- Fellow, London School of Economics (2012 - present)
- External expert and network moderator, EU learning network on Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment (2009 - 2012)
- Specialist Adviser to the Parliamentary inquiry into Migration and Social Cohesion (2007 - 2009)
Projects
- Expert for the ESF Thematic Network on Migrants
- Royal College of Nursing Employment Survey 2017
- Defining vulnerable/disadvantaged groups
- The labour market for nurses in the UK and its relationship to the demand for, and supply of, foreign-born nurses in the NHS
- Evaluation of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grants
- Discrimination of migrant workers at the workplace
- Qualitative work on Labour Market Integration of New Immigrants
- The social dimension of intra-EU mobility: Impact on public services in the UK
- Review of the Jobcentre Plus Integrated Children's Centre Adviser project
- Supporting Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities to Access ESF Priority 2 Provision
- Understanding Employer Networks
- Improving employment opportunities for carers: identifying and sharing good practice
- School Gates Employment Initiative to Help Tackle UK Child Poverty
- Tackling Inequities in Representation of Particular Groups in Apprenticeship Programmes
- Increasing the Participation of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities in Employment
- Ethnic Minority Customers of Jobcentre Plus: Views and Experiences
- Can Children's Centres Engage Parents in Labour Market-related Activity?
- Working in 21st Century Rural England
- An evaluation of Partners Outreach for Ethnic Minorities (POEM)