Associate Director - Employment, Welfare & Skills

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social research is seeking an experienced researcher to lead impactful studies for public sector clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects while fostering team development and business growth. With a focus on client engagement and fast-paced delivery, the ideal candidate will possess strong skills in research and evaluation, particularly in employment, welfare, and skills policy areas. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers extensive learning opportunities, along with a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering research and evaluation projects end-to-end.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals and revenue generation for public sector clients.
• Manage contracts with UK government departments and lead research projects.

Skills

Research and evaluation projects

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role…

Ipsos UK Public Affairs are leaders in social research. This role is within the Employment, Welfare & Skills team. Our clients include major government departments such as HMRC, DWP, DfE, DCMS, and MaPS.

Recent studies include evaluating Universal Credit service delivery impacts, public perceptions for Pensions Dashboards, experiences with Tax-Free Childcare, and assessing DWP employment and skills programs.

What will I be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher or evaluator to lead high-profile studies for public sector clients, contribute to business growth, and develop the team.

We seek someone with strong social policy research and evaluation experience, especially in relevant policy areas.

The main responsibilities include:

• Leading proposals and revenue generation, including pricing strategies.
• Managing contracts with UK government departments.
• Leading research projects and maintaining client relationships.
• Executing projects from design to conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicating effectively with clients, policymakers, and colleagues.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Reviewing and approving deliverables to meet client objectives.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Understanding client needs and identifying growth opportunities.
• Contributing to team management and fostering a positive environment.
• Collaborating with senior management on team strategy and operations.

What do I need to bring with me?

The role suits candidates who enjoy client engagement and fast-paced delivery. We welcome applicants with research or evaluation backgrounds, with relevant policy experience.

Requirements include:

• Experience delivering research and evaluation projects end-to-end.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Experience in proposal writing and project delivery within employment, welfare, and skills policy areas.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support junior staff.
• Understanding of research and evaluation methods.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality.
• Skill in developing high-quality client materials.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present clear insights.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of written and spoken English.

What is in it for me?

Ipsos UK offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible benefits. Senior roles include private healthcare.

We provide extensive learning and development opportunities, delivered through various formats. We support flexible working arrangements—please specify your needs in your application.

Ipsos is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce enhances our research quality and business success.