Research Manager (Political and Social)

Focaldata; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Manager to lead impactful quantitative research projects. This role involves managing client relationships, designing surveys, and delivering actionable insights. If you have a passion for political and social research and want to work in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values curiosity and proactive engagement in a mission-driven company. With a competitive salary and a focus on AI-driven research, your contributions will help shape the future of data insights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in social and political research.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in client management and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from setup to delivery.
• Lead client communications and ensure satisfaction.
• Train junior team members and support process implementation.

Skills

Quantitative social research

Client communication

Proposal writing

Data analysis

Questionnaire design

Data visualization

Political opinion polls

R or Python knowledge

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About Us

We at Focaldata are on a mission to close the "understanding gap" between what organisations believe about people and reality. By leveraging AI, we provide deeper, more accurate insights at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.

We have built an amazing team of research industry experts and great engineers to reimagine what is possible in research. We do impactful work with organizations ranging from well-known brands to life-changing non-profits. Join us!

We at Focaldata are on a mission to close the knowledge gap on public opinion. Our research team is the cornerstone of achieving this, and now we’re looking to expand. This role within the Research Services team involves leading full-cycle quantitative research from setup to outputs.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will own research projects from start to finish, act as the key client contact, and contribute to growing Focaldata’s business. Responsibilities include:

• End-to-end project delivery, including client management, survey creation, fieldwork management, analysis, and report creation and presentation.
• Leading client communications with weekly updates, answering queries, and ensuring client satisfaction with actionable insights.
• Engaging with clients to deepen relationships and identify new research opportunities.
• Supporting senior team members in proposal writing and showcasing Focaldata’s capabilities.
• Training junior team members and supporting new process implementation.

Who You Are (Skills and Experience)

Ideal candidates will have successfully applied quantitative social and political research skills, experience in client communication, and proposal contributions. Specific requirements include:

• About 4 years of social and political research experience.
• Experience in conducting independent quantitative research, questionnaire design, data analysis, and creating compelling data visualizations.
• Experience designing political opinion polls and interpreting results.
• Strong client relationship skills and some proposal writing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Desire to work in client service and exceed expectations.
• Ability to interpret and visualize data; knowledge of R or Python is a bonus.

If you have solid political and social research skills and want to expand into AI-driven research and leadership roles, we want to hear from you!

Who You Are (Mindset)

We seek someone curious, self-driven, team-oriented, ownership-minded, and proactive in ensuring project momentum. Note: the role is mainly in-office (4 days/week).

Compensation

The pay range for this role is: 50,000 - 60,000 GBP per year (London).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, IT
• Industry: Business Intelligence Platforms

We encourage diverse applications and believe in equal opportunities. Feel free to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.