The Programme Manager is critical to the success of our client’s new, ambitious programme to improve the online environment for vulnerable people. Funded by the tech industry and government, you will lead a programme of research and user insight to set standards for safe online content and transform industry practice.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading a new programme of work to develop evidenced based standards and excellent practice
• Running regular forums to engage experts in the academic community internationally and the UK voluntary sector 
• Develop a user engagement programme to ensure users are at the heart of the work, shaping and informing the programme
• Recommend and implement the model for research delivery
• Work closely with colleagues in the Research and Policy teams.
• Translate research and insight into best practice guidance and standards aimed at the tech industry.
• Managing a small team

Essential skills:
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience of commissioning and leading research projects
• Experience of delivering high quality research, be adaptable, and able to shape and drive a new programme of work
• Stakeholder engagement - capable of working with a range of specialists, including researchers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and utilises an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery.
• Knowledge of the online environment and technologies used to identify and remove harmful content on line, as well as those that enhance discoverability of content. (Desirable)

 For more info: https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-detail/research-and-policy-programme-manager-3yr-ftc/ref/14041602