Programme Delivery Research Manager

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Leadership Skills Foundation Full time

Job Title: Research Manager for Programme Delivery

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our Programme Delivery team at the Leadership Skills Foundation. As a Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in activating research activities that inform our Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector.

About the Role:

  • Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
  • Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals.
  • Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies.
  • Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation.
  • Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base.
  • Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation's research requirements and align with organisational goals.
  • Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
  • Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Scope and produce 'Invitations to Tender' for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives.
  • Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports.
  • Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required.
  • Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards.
  • Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Line management of the Delivery Programme Research Executive.
  • Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities.

Key Relationships:

  • Internal:
    • Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
    • Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
    • Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
    • Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
    • Finance Manager
  • External:
    • Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
    • National and regional network and research partners.
    • Key local delivery centres

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
  • Proven experience of working in a relevant research role.
  • Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
  • Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
  • Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.
  • Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
  • Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.
  • Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment.
  • Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
  • Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research.
  • Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
  • Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team.
  • Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office).

Desirable:

  • Line management experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices.
  • Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.

Personal Qualities:

  • A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
  • Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
  • Effective and confident communicator.
  • Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
  • A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range of data.
  • An ability to travel across the UK is required.

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