Research Manager

£31,000 – £33,000 per year (Full‑time, 35 hours per week). Fixed‑term contract for one year. Based in London – flexible working from home is possible, though you’ll need to be in London at least six times per year.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate all stages of the survey process, working closely with the Senior Research Manager and the wider team.
• Support other research activities that strengthen the evidence base and inform programme development, communications and policy.
• Deliver the research programme, including managing one of the largest studies of its kind in the UK.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience managing or delivering research projects, using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Excel) and ability to interpret and communicate data clearly to non‑specialist audiences.
• A postgraduate degree in research, education or social policy.
• Strong organisational and project‑management skills.
• Knowledge of current UK education/literacy policy is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£31,000–£33,000).
• Generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and a Christmas/New Year break).
• 8% pension contributions.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and other health/well‑being benefits.

Application Details

The client welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black and Asian communities, candidates with disabilities, and others from the communities they serve.

To apply, please select the provided button. No CVs are accepted. No agencies or recruitment sites.

Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 10 December 2025.