Research Manager - Education Policy

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research consultancy in London is seeking a Research Manager with expertise in UK Education policy. The role involves managing diverse projects, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, and contributing to impactful research that influences education policy. Join a supportive and purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability and equity, offering clear career progression and hybrid working options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education policy research at agencies like DfE.
• Evaluation experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Designing questionnaires, conducting focus groups and interviews.
• Overseeing project management and timelines across multiple projects.
• Managing Research Executives.

Skills

Research

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education Policy

Job description

Research Manager - Education Policy, London

We are working with a highly respected research consultancy that assists partners across the public, private, and charity sectors. They are a full-service, mixed methods agency seeking to hire a Research Manager with experience in UK Education policy.

Areas of Focus:

• Education, Learning and Skills: employer research, apprenticeships, school research, and local government initiatives
• Higher Education: government department policy research, evaluation, and student research

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, addressing issues such as teacher workloads, pupil mental health, and employment options for higher education students.

The Role:

• Full-service research role with a balance of quantitative and qualitative methods
• Designing questionnaires, conducting focus groups and interviews
• Data analysis experience
• Overseeing project management and timelines across multiple projects
• Experience in evaluations is a plus
• Managing Research Executives

Candidates with experience in education policy research at agencies like DfE are preferred. Evaluation experience is an additional advantage.

Why Join?

• High retention due to supportive environment
• Open, honest culture with passionate colleagues
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Impactful projects with UK government departments and charities
• Stable, purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability and equity

Salary and Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working in central London, with about 2 days in the office per week

Please apply for next steps. Successful applicants will be contacted via email to schedule a briefing call, where the role and company details will be explained. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.