At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research projects and translate complex findings into actionable insights.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on strategy and advocacy in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values integrity and continuous improvement in a vibrant setting.
- Why this job: Shape the future of research while making a real difference in decision-making.
- Qualifications: Strong expertise in research design and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 52000 £ per year.
As Research Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, impactful research across a diverse portfolio of projects, including both commissioned and in-house studies. Working within the Strategy, Advocacy and Professional Standards Directorate, you will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the research and insight function, helping establish it as a centre of excellence across policy research, customer insight, and product and proposition development.
Role details: Research Manager (15 Months MAT cover) Hybrid, London - City Full time, Temporary Salary: £44,000 - £52,000
Responsibilities:
- You will design and oversee robust research programmes, applying appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches.
- With strong technical expertise, you will make informed decisions on methodologies, ensure the integrity and quality of outputs, and provide guidance to stakeholders on research design and delivery.
- A core part of the role is translating complex research findings into clear, actionable insights.
- You will act as a trusted advisor, embedding research into decision-making through compelling narratives, presentations, and insight frameworks such as customer journey mapping and segmentation.
- You will also facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to drive innovation and ensure insight is effectively integrated across the organisation.
- Building strong relationships across internal teams and external partners, you will promote cross-functional collaboration and ensure research outputs inform strategic priorities.
- You will uphold the highest standards of research quality, ethics, and compliance, while contributing to continuous improvement and supporting the measurement of research impact across the organisation.
Qualifications / Skills:
- You bring strong expertise in research design, confidently applying qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods to deliver robust, meaningful insights.
- You think strategically but enjoy being hands-on, managing multiple projects while ensuring quality, rigour and attention to detail.
- You are naturally analytical and curious, able to interpret complex data and turn it into clear, practical recommendations that inform decisions.
- You are a confident communicator who can translate insight into compelling narratives and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- You build effective relationships across teams and partners, influencing others and ensuring research is embedded into wider organisational thinking.
- You are driven by high standards, with a strong focus on integrity, continuous improvement and delivering impactful, insight-led outcomes.
Research Manager employer: Chartered Insurance Institute
As a Research Manager in our London office, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that your contributions lead to meaningful impact across diverse research projects. Join us to be part of a team that values integrity, fosters strong relationships, and empowers you to translate complex insights into actionable strategies.
Contact Details:
Chartered Insurance Institute Recruitment Team
