Hybrid Senior Research Manager — Education Policy & Innovation

WEBRECRUIT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in education is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead projects supporting policymaking. This role involves managing evidence synthesis outputs, overseeing innovations, and ensuring high-quality evidence is accessible. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in education and proven experience in stakeholder management. The position offers a salary of £51,750, flexible working, and generous benefits, including pension contributions and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Salary of £51,750 per annum

Flexible working opportunities

27 days’ holiday a year

6% employer pension contributions

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Direct experience producing evidence synthesis outputs aimed at practice or policymaking.
• Demonstrable experience across all stages of a systematic review process.
• Experience working across teams and managing external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage responsive projects supporting policymaking and practice.
• Drive forward innovative project approaches and pilot new methods.
• Line manage Research Managers within the team.

Skills

Evidence synthesis

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

AI-supported practices

Job description

A leading organization in education is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead projects supporting policymaking. This role involves managing evidence synthesis outputs, overseeing innovations, and ensuring high-quality evidence is accessible. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in education and proven experience in stakeholder management. The position offers a salary of £51,750, flexible working, and generous benefits, including pension contributions and holiday allowances.