Research Manager – Quantitative / Mixed Methods

Overview

As a Research Manager in Ipsos Public Affairs, you will lead quantitative or mixed-methods studies that inform government policy and decision-making. You will oversee multi-partner projects from inception to final delivery, shaping insights for clients across trade, enterprise and policy issues. You will work with cross-functional teams and support business development while mentoring junior researchers. The role offers exposure to high-profile topics and opportunities to apply innovative methods to real-world policy challenges.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• pension contribution
• income protection and life assurance
• health & wellbeing benefits
• professional development opportunities
• flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Manage quantitative or mixed-methods research projects end-to-end, from inception to final reports and presentations
• Write and contribute to research proposals to win new work and develop proposal-writing skills
• Support development of the team through mentoring and training of junior researchers, potentially involving line management
• Ensure projects stay on budget and on schedule via planning, risk management, and delegation
• Act as main client contact, communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Design questionnaires and topic guides to meet study objectives
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal operations to meet specifications
• Monitor fieldwork and recruitment for both quantitative and qualitative components
• Draft quantitative data specifications and verify data files
• Produce reports/presentations that deliver actionable insights
• Suggest more efficient or effective approaches and work in multidisciplinary teams
• Develop knowledge of clients and contribute to business development and proposals
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to share knowledge and explore new research opportunities, including using AI and innovative methods

Key requirements

• Experience in quantitative or mixed-methods research and project management
• Strong ability to design questionnaires
• Ability to interpret data and derive insights
• Experience with proposals and business development activities
• Good project management and supplier coordination
• Time management across multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and solution-focused mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Curiosity and drive to grow the business
• Ability to work well in teams and negotiate with suppliers
• Confident, clear communication across styles

• collaboration
• curiosity
• attention to detail
• NVivo
• SPSS
• statistics packages

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