Westminster Search are working with a leading name within the London political and communications scene who, through strategic development of their business, are now searching for a Research Manager.

This opportunity will appeal to candidates who want a research intensive position within a consultancy that excels at providing an excellent working environment, personal development and superb client work.

As Research Manager you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain a leading intelligence service.

You will be responsible for the following key deliverables:

• Monitoring and distilling key intelligence for this consultancy's clients. This will mean taking day-to-day responsibility covering London centric organisations such as TfL, MOPAC, LFEPA, LLDC and London & Partners.
• Providing Intelligence and Analysis to clients on London issues across politics, healthcare, transport, planning and property issues.
• Provide effective maintaince and development of the internal intelligence systems.
• Liaise closely with the social media team so that research can be turned into interesting social marketing and communications pieces.
• Manage the work and deliverables of a research assistant.
• Supporting senior members of the team to grow, develop and maintain business through marketing and strategic research.
• Work closely with the internal team to produce a range of marketing materials that focus on the development of London centred publications.

Our client enjoys hiring candidates who have the mindset that lends itself to a good sense of humour, a sense of perspective, a pro-active approach to their work, attention to detail and excellent team working.

Our client is looking for the following:

• A passion for and deep knowledge of local government with a strong London focused approach.
• A sound understanding of the process of legislation creations and the impact this can have on our client’s stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate at the highest level, face-to-face, through the written word and via social media.
• Excellent research skills.
• The ability to turn complex and highly technical issues into readable and usable information that clients can make decisions upon.
• Superb relationship building skills across local, regional and national government.