Research Manager
London or Leicester, Leicestershire (with hybrid working - 40% - 60% of your time spent in the office)

About us

We’re Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy, research and development organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion.

We are currently seeking a Research Manager, to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We will consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

The Benefits

- 25 days' holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service
- Extra 6 shutdown days in addition to public holidays and annual leave allowance
- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance 3*salary
- Hybrid working (with 40% - 60% of your time in the office)
- Flexible working practices
- Employee Development Scheme
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Eye care scheme
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Silver award in Investors in People

The Role

As a Research Manager, you will design and manage research and evaluation activities in learning, skills and employment to support our policymakers, commissioners and practitioners.

Managing the full research lifecycle, you will implement research methodologies, lead the analysis of complex evidence and oversee the production of policy reports for a range of audiences.

You will play a leading role in distributing our research with key stakeholders, supporting the development of toolkits and other products to increase engagement and driving change in the delivery of services.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage budgets and resources
- Promote and embed research within our policy, practice and promotion activities
- Support income generation
- Develop effective relationships and networks with national and local organisations

About You

- Experience delivering high quality research and evaluation within timeframes and budgets
- Experience using a range of analytical and evaluation techniques
- Strong organisational and planning skills including programme, resource and performance management
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area

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