Reference: 100081
Date Added: 25 August 2026
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
Job Title: Research Manager
Working For: Diffley Partnership
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive, will disclose to shortlisted candidates after stage 1 of applications
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
At Diffley Partnership, we help organisations understand people better. From public services and public policy to charities, membership organisations, regulators, higher education institutions and commercial clients, our work tackles some of the most important questions facing the UK today.
We provide rigorous evidence, insightful analysis and clear strategic advice that helps our clients make better decisions and create meaningful change.
Based out of our office in central Edinburgh, this is a chance to join one of Scotland's leading research and insight consultancies. Our Research Manager role gives you the opportunity to manage projects from proposal through to final deliverables, working across a broad mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. No two projects are the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
You'll work on projects that matter, for clients that value evidence and insight, alongside colleagues who are passionate about producing outstanding research. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own future while helping to shape ours.
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Our senior staff are reviewing applications on a rolling basis every few working days.
If selected we will organise a screening call. Then if through to next stage, a panel interview.
As an SME we do not give feedback to unsuccessful applicants unless they make it to our final stages.
Application Details
Please see our full job advert on the Social Research Association website- https://jobs.the-sra.org.uk/job/research-manager/85635709/
This contains full instructions for applicants including:
- Job description
- Essential aptitudes, skills and experience of candidates
- The stages of recruitment and what you need to submit for your initial application
Website: https://www.diffleypartnership.co.uk/