Research Director

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Digital Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking a Research Director - Service Improvement to join our team in Manchester. As part of this role, you will be responsible for leading our service improvement evaluations team, designing and implementing effective evaluations of government service improvements, and managing and mentoring researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and implementing evaluations of government service improvements.
  • Managing and mentoring researchers to ensure high-quality work.
  • Developing data collection tools and ensuring data quality.
  • Conducting data analysis and presenting insights to stakeholders.
  • Building relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with other team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience of leading and managing researchers to deliver high-impact research.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Able to engage and influence others at various levels of seniority.
  • Considerable knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research design, methods, and analysis.
  • Ability to communicate research to varied audiences.

Benefits:

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.



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