Research Manager Welfare & Skills

Responsibilities

• Managing the successful running of quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception to delivery or managing strands of larger projects and evaluations
• Effective communication with clients and stakeholders as main point of contact for research projects
• Building and managing effective client relationships
• Drafting materials such as invitation letters, interviewer instructions and recruitment materials
• Taking the lead on designing questionnaires and topic guides to meet client/study objectives
• Effectively managing relationships with suppliers and with internal operations colleagues to ensure specifications are met
• Monitoring fieldwork and recruitment (quantitative and qualitative)
• Moderating discussion groups and/or depth interviews
• Drafting quantitative data specifications and checking data files
• Developing qualitative analysis frameworks
• Writing reports and presentations that deliver insights to meet the stakeholder’s and client’s objectives
• Providing guidance, support and coaching to junior team members
• Actively a project’s financial progress
• Making suggestions for more efficient or effective approaches
• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Taking a proactive approach to developing knowledge of clients
• Contributing to business development and proposals
• Working with the client and colleagues to share knowledge and identify new research opportunities, including using AI and innovative methods to further the Ipsos offering

• No specific requirements listed.

Demonstrates expertise in managing quantitative and qualitative research projects, effective client communication, and developing insights through data analysis. Proficient in designing research materials and frameworks while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and team members.