Research Data Analysis Manager

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📆 Fixed-term contract: up to 6 months

We are seeking an experienced Research Data Analysis Manager to join a high-profile, global research initiative that supports interdisciplinary teams tackling complex, long-term challenges. This role sits at the heart of an established evaluation framework and plays a critical part in shaping how progress, outcomes, and impact are measured and communicated.

You will act as a subject-matter expert in research evaluation and impact assessment
, producing high-quality analysis to inform senior leadership and external stakeholders. The role combines hands‑on analytical delivery with strategic input into evaluation processes and tooling.

• Lead the definition of appropriate metrics and datasets aligned to an agreed evaluation framework
• Support the development and adoption of new methods and tools for data collection and collation
• Review, improve, and quality‑assure existing datasets held by the programme

• Manage the analysis and interpretation of complex quantitative and qualitative data
• Oversee analytical projects from design through to delivery
• Produce bespoke portfolio‑level evaluations and impact analyses for senior and external audiences
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insight‑driven outputs, including novel analyses and structured reviews of published data
• Communicate complex findings clearly using written reports, presentations, and visual outputs

• Support the development of a high‑level evaluation workplan
• Build and maintain a robust “toolbox” of measures, metrics, and evaluation approaches
• Work cross‑functionally to enable access to required data and improve data flows
• Develop standardised processes for ongoing data collection, reporting, and evaluation
• Provide expert guidance on interpretation, visualisation, and communication of evaluation findings
• Produce regular progress updates and manage engagement with key stakeholders

• Strong knowledge of research evaluation and/or impact assessment theory
• Demonstrated experience applying evaluation methods in an organisational setting
• An analytical, business‑focused mindset with the ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear requirements
• Proven ability to plan and deliver complex analyses across mixed data sources
• Skilled at turning analysis into clear, actionable insight for decision‑makers
• Comfortable working in fluid, evolving environments and shaping ways of working
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability; willingness to learn new tools
• Intellectually curious and motivated to continuously improve evaluation practice
• Experience evaluating large‑scale or multi‑partner research programmes
• Knowledge of research outputs and their use in impact assessment (e.g. bibliometrics)
• Experience with databases, workflow tools, or data visualisation platforms

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Analyst

Research Services