Research Manager
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Research Manager for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of £25.12/hour PAYE – working 35 hours per week. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.
Responsibilities:
– Report to the Listening Project Research Lead and be a part of the internal research and analysis team to manage and execute a series of report publications.
– Carry-out the day-to-day research and analysis elements of the project, including research analysis, design, data protection and other considerations.
– Employ qualitative analysis tools, such as NVivo, to support the ongoing analysis and outputs of the project. If you have not done this before, a willingness to quickly learn this method and any other software as required.
– Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including engagement and participation staff, to ensure the successful operation and logistics of the project.
– Monitor risks, put mitigating actions in place and raise/escalate issues regarding delays/blockages.
– Work on other duties as required.
Essential Skills:
– Extensive experience of applying a range of social research methods to address research questions.
– Experience of critically evaluating data and other research evidence with high accuracy and perception to meet the needs of research users.
– Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) when dealing with complex issues, to influence decision making and make an impact.
– Substantial experience in planning and managing all stages of the research including research design, delivery, write up and dissemination.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience in quantitative analysis.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Report to the Listening Project Research Lead and be a part of the internal research and analysis team to manage and execute a series of report publications.
– Carry-out the day-to-day research and analysis elements of the project, including research analysis, design, data protection and other considerations.
– Employ qualitative analysis tools, such as NVivo, to support the ongoing analysis and outputs of the project. If you have not done this before, a willingness to quickly learn this method and any other software as required.
– Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including engagement and participation staff, to ensure the successful operation and logistics of the project.
– Monitor risks, put mitigating actions in place and raise/escalate issues regarding delays/blockages.
– Work on other duties as required.
Essential Skills:
– Extensive experience of applying a range of social research methods to address research questions.
– Experience of critically evaluating data and other research evidence with high accuracy and perception to meet the needs of research users.
– Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) when dealing with complex issues, to influence decision making and make an impact.
– Substantial experience in planning and managing all stages of the research including research design, delivery, write up and dissemination.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience in quantitative analysis.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
