Please see: https://www.whitonmaynard.com/research-manager.html

Full time, permanent

London or Leicester

Organisation:

Independent Policy and Research Institute

Role:

In this post you will:

• Design, manage and deliver multiple research projects across key policy themes including learning, skills and employment
• Liaise with funding organisations and manage project teams ensuring that work is delivered to time and quality expectations, and within budget
• Proactively engage with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that policy, practice and promotion activity is underpinned by robust research evidence, and achieves impact
• Develop and implement appropriate research methodologies, evaluation strategies and research tools
• Represent the organisation with key stakeholders including national and local government, trusts and foundations, providers and other research centres and think tanks
• Line-manage research staff as required.

Candidate:

• Masters degree in relevant subject area or evidence of equivalent research experience, ideally from working in a market research, social or policy research organisation
• Well-developed skills in managing and delivering a range of research, evaluation and development projects
• Proven track record in delivering research projects to meet funders’ requirements (quality, time, and budget)
• Experience of developing research proposals and proven track record of securing funding
• Understanding and application of a range of research and evaluation methodologies and methods
• Strong organisational and planning skills.