Policy Research Lead – Hybrid, Data & Impact

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Hybrid working arrangements

Public sector salary package

Job summary

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is seeking an experienced Research Manager (Grade 7) to lead a busy research and policy team in Ireland.

You will oversee a mixed portfolio of quantitative and qualitative projects and drive data-informed decision making across a large public sector organisation. The role demands strong leadership, advanced research skills and the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 9 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline such as Social Science, Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Geography, Research Methods, Data Analytics, Political Science, Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in policy research, policy analysis, economics, statistics, data analytics or related discipline.
• Experience managing complex research or policy projects from planning through delivery.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Experience producing reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with policy, performance or administrative data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a programme of policy, research, evaluation and data analysis projects.
• Manage research projects from inception through to dissemination of findings.
• Produce high-quality research reports, briefing papers, presentations and policy recommendations.
• Analyse complex datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including government bodies, public sector organisations, academic institutions and sector representatives.
• Support the development of data products, dashboards and performance reporting frameworks.
• Manage commissioned research projects, procurement processes and external research providers.
• Present research findings to senior management, committees and stakeholder groups.
• Supervise and support research staff, students and project teams.
• Ensure effective governance, quality assurance and project management processes are maintained.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing and presentations

Leadership and people management

Project and time management

Education

NFQ Level 9 or higher in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SPSS

Word and PowerPoint

Job description

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is seeking an experienced Research Manager (Grade 7) to lead a busy research and policy team in Ireland.

You will oversee a mixed portfolio of quantitative and qualitative projects and drive data-informed decision making across a large public sector organisation. The role demands strong leadership, advanced research skills and the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.