Reviews and Synthesis Manager

Lloyd's Register; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reviews and Synthesis Manager to lead the development of high-quality evidence synthesis products. This role is essential for informing decision-making across various sectors by providing robust and timely evidence. You will manage complex projects, oversee systematic reviews, and engage with diverse stakeholders to translate findings into accessible formats. Join a global company dedicated to professional development and work-life balance, where your contributions will help shape a safer and sustainable future. If you are passionate about evidence synthesis and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development programs

Work-life balance

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in evidence synthesis or related fields.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence synthesis projects ensuring quality and rigor.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify evidence needs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Research Methods

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field

Tools

Systematic Review Software

Job description

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Job ID: 40613

Reviews and Synthesis Manager

Lloyd's Register Foundation

Location: London, United Kingdom

What we're looking for

The Reviews and Synthesis Manager will lead the development and maintenance of high-quality evidence synthesis products. This role is crucial in ensuring that the Global Safety Evidence Centre can provide robust, clear, relevant and timely evidence to inform a wide range of decision-making processes across sectors.

What we offer you

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules with an appreciation for work-life balance
• Working in a global company with the ability to work with different cultures and diverse people
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs

The role

Technical Professional

Evidence Synthesis

• Conduct and oversee systematic reviews and meta-analyses on various topics related to global safety
• Develop and implement policies and methodology for evidence synthesis projects, reviewing the policies regularly to incorporate learning and from developments in the field
• Ensure the quality and rigor of evidence synthesis outputs

Evidence System Leadership

• Identify and address gaps in the evidence base by scoping research needs, establishing appropriate review type(s) and commissioning new research both directly and indirectly with partners or systems
• Support the use of review level evidence in decision making including capability and capacity building (evidence literacy)

Professional Development

• Stay updated with the latest methodologies and best practices in evidence synthesis
• Contribute to the development of new tools and guidelines to enhance the evidence synthesis process including new technological developments such as AI and multi-language synthesis
• Maintain and build professional network in the evidence field

Delivery and Organisational

Project Management

• Manage the scope, timelines, and budgets of evidence synthesis projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on time
• Monitor and report on project progress and outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• Collaborate with policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to identify evidence needs
• Translate complex evidence synthesis findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences
• Present findings at conferences, workshops, and other forums

Teamwork

• Supervise and mentor junior staff and teams involved in evidence synthesis work
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members
• Project delivery across all areas of the Foundation's work as required

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in evidence synthesis or related fields
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering high-quality outputs

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of industry guidelines, methods and standards (Quant, Qual & Grey literature)
• Excellent research methods (qualitative and quantitative) including data collection, analysis and synthesis including systematic reviews and questionnaires
• Ability to analyse and interpret different forms of data using a variety of software packages e.g. proficiency in systematic review software and tools

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working in a synthesis team, evidence Centre or similar evidence-based policy environment
• Familiarity with safety and/or engineering and its decision-making contexts and processes across sectors
• Strong network within the evidence synthesis community
• Candidates must provide work authorization for the respective country.

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry's future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Want to apply.

This position is available on a full-time basis, however, the Foundation is open to applications for this role from candidates looking for a working pattern of 0.8 FTE or applications made on the basis of a job share arrangement.

Here at Lloyd's Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It's ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn't matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works - the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don't just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd's Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

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• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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