Senior Research And Insight Officer; Maternity Cover

• Employer:
  
  Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Working Pattern:
  Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours:
  
  35 hours per week.
• DBS Check:
  No
• Closing Date: 11/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: LCRCA/26/345292

• Employer:
  
  Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £45,563 - £49,284
• Location:
  
  No 1 Mann Island
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Working Pattern:
  Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours:
  
  35 hours per week.
• DBS Check:
  No
• Closing Date: 11/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: LCRCA/26/345292

An opportunity has arisen within the Research function to cover the Senior Research and Insight Officer role on a 12-month fixed term basis while the current postholder is on maternity leave. The research function is responsible for gathering, analysing and interpreting data from various sources to inform decision-making and drive organisational effectiveness.

The main duties to be covered during the 12-month period include:

• Managing and delivering a portfolio of research projects across multiple policy and service areas, delivering both in-house and commissioned research
• Championing high-quality social and market research across the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Designing and delivering rigorous, proportionate and ethical research applying appropriate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches
• Providing expert and technical research advice and guidance and develop fit for purpose research plans
• Plan, co‑ordinate and manage end‑to‑end research activity, providing professional oversight and assurance of inclusive, accessible and high‑quality research design and delivery.
• Develop and automate data presentation and insight tools
• Provide expert interpretation of research findings
• Produce and present high‑quality strategic research outputs that influence policy and strategy

The successful person will play a key role in translating research evidence and insight into strategic value and will need a good understanding of the objectives of the Combined Authority.

We are looking for an individual who has strong project management skills and an ability to oversee a portfolio of research activity; advanced analytical expertise; and experience synthesising both qualitative and quantitative evidence into actionable insight. An ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will also be essential.

• Significant experience of working in a senior research role and expertise in designing, delivering, and overseeing research commissions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable insight
• Managing and overseeing a portfolio of research activity, prioritising work, managing competing demands, and ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality standards

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation‑led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be:
The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no‑one is left behind.

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