Data & Research Manager in West Midlands

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in youth employment is seeking a Data & Research Manager to manage data infrastructure and lead research projects aimed at addressing youth unemployment in England. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, along with the ability to clearly communicate insights to influence policy and improve employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and delivery of research projects and data analysis.
• Review proposals, manage contracts and budgets for quality outputs.
• Develop tools and frameworks to address youth unemployment.
• Maintain relationships with external partners.

Job description

Job Description

The Data & Research Manager plays a key role in Youth Futures Foundation’s Impact and Evidence team, helping us understand and address youth unemployment in England.

The postholder will lead on managing our data infrastructure including our flagship youth labour market dashboard and contribute to the design, commissioning, and delivery of high-quality quantitative research and analysis.

They will combine strong technical skills with the ability to communicate data‑driven insights clearly to internal and external audiences, influencing policy and practice to improve employment outcomes for people.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the design, commissioning and delivery of economic, quantitative social research and data analysis projects using a wide range of methods, including primary and secondary data analysis, and evidence reviews
• Critically reviewing research proposals, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure high quality outputs
• Developing evidence tools, gap maps and frameworks to address youth unemployment, and identify and prioritise evidence gaps to meet stakeholder needs
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a range of external partners.

For a full role description and person spec, please download our recruitment pack.

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