Research Manager

​​​​​​Central London
£30,000 - £39,000 per annum (depending on experience) + flexible working options
Full time or part-time, permanent
Closing date: As soon as possible

​Organisation:
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​Independent policy and research institute

​Role:
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In this role you will:
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• ​​Design, manage and deliver multiple research projects across key 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:​
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• ​​​Masters degree in relevant subject area or evidence of equivalent research experience, ideally from working in a research, social or policy research agency or 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.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tim@whitonmaynard.com
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