Senior Research Manager - EU Policy

ECORYS; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international research consultancy is seeking a Senior Research Manager to manage EU policy projects in London. You will lead research and evaluation projects, working closely with key clients such as the European Commission. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of EU policy, business development skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical approaches and impact assessments (EU impact assessments preferred).
• Strong presentation skills; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing medium to large research projects, budgets, timelines.
• Designing and overseeing research methodologies using mixed-method techniques.
• Producing high-quality reports and disseminating findings.
• Leading technical delivery teams within tight deadlines.
• Working with Directors to lead proposals for new projects.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EU policy

Experience in evaluations and research

Business development skills

Stakeholder management

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams

Excellent spoken and written English

Job description

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Senior Research Manager - EU Policy, London

Client: ECORYS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a178b1a82990

Job Views: 30

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Ecorys is an international research-based consultancy that helps its clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research, evaluation, project management, and communications, providing evidence and advice to tackle community issues worldwide. Our staff are proud of our innovative contributions to policy and program delivery. We are committed to environmental and social impact, donating profits to charity, volunteering, and aiming for carbon neutrality.

What you will be doing

We are seeking EU Market Senior Research Managers to join our Policy and Research team to expand our European work. You will help win and deliver research, evaluation, and consultancy projects across EU policy areas including employment, education, skills, social inclusion, equalities, youth, digital, intra-EU labour mobility, climate change, migration, and monitoring of communication activities. You will work with key clients such as the European Commission (e.g., DG EMPL, DG EAC, DG CNCT, DG RTD, DG HOME) and other EU bodies.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing medium to large research projects, budgets, timelines, and leading teams of researchers and experts.
• Designing and overseeing research and evaluation methodologies using mixed-method techniques, including desk research, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and statistical analysis.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations, articles, and disseminating findings through various channels.
• Leading technical delivery teams within tight deadlines.
• Working with Directors to lead proposals for new projects and researching opportunities to grow EU market involvement.

What we need from you

• Strong knowledge of EU policy in relevant fields.
• Experience in evaluations and research, with skills in analytical approaches and impact assessments (EU impact assessments preferred).
• Business development skills, including winning projects and tender writing.
• Stakeholder management and client relationship experience.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, including industry and academic experts, partners, and subcontractors.
• Excellent spoken and written English, strong presentation skills; additional languages are a plus.

We offer a competitive benefits package. Roles are based in London or Brussels.

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