Senior Research Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in London is seeking a senior research professional to support a comprehensive research roadmap. This role involves designing quality research projects and collaborating with departments to enhance decision-making. Candidates should have experience in research methodologies and strong analytical skills. The application deadline is Thursday 4th September 2025 at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Expertise in designing surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups.
• Understanding of ethical considerations in research.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of a comprehensive research roadmap.
• Design and commission high-quality research projects.
• Build internal research capacity and foster external partnerships.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior research role

Strong understanding of research methodologies

Proficiency in statistical analysis

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Statistical software

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Job Description

This newly created role supports the running of a comprehensive research roadmap across the Theatre, enhancing the organisation’s strategic use of research to inform decision-making and contribute to sector-wide knowledge. It leads the design and commissioning of high-quality research projects, builds internal research capacity, and fosters strong external partnerships. Central to the role is close collaboration with key departments and stakeholders to ensure research is robust, insightful, and impactful, while also representing the Theatre in research contexts.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience in a senior research role, preferably within a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and techniques with a comprehensive knowledge of various research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research methods. This includes expertise in designing surveys, conducting interviews, focus groups, and observational studies.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis using statistical software, data collection, data interpretation and visualisation tools including survey platforms.
• An understanding of research methodologies, experimental design and ethical considerations in research
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application isThursday 4th September 2025 at 12 noon