Social Research Manager

2 weeks ago

Slough, United Kingdom National Foundation for Educational Research Full time

**Social Research Manager**
United Kingdom
£36,000 - £42,000
Are you a mixed method researcher with a background in qualitative methodologies, looking to make a positive, lasting impact with a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation? If so, join NFER’s team of Social Research Managers working with schoolsto trial and evaluate interventions in teaching practises to improve the outcomes for children.
At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We believe in the transformative impact that evidence-based insights can have in supporting improvements in educationsystems, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.
As a Social Research Manager with us, you’ll use research methods to build NFER's influence in the UK policy environment, developing strong client relationships, and designing research to broaden NFER's reach and impact.
You’ll working alongside colleagues to proactively identify research opportunities to propose to funders of research and to develop proposals as part of competitive commissioning.
You’ll support Project Directors in managing research projects (mixed methods) across the Foundation, including: research design, proposal writing, pitching; conducting research, producing research reports and sharing findings and supporting with managing projectteams, their time and project budgets.

**Requirements**:

- Degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in a relevant area or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of social science methodologies and appropriate analytical approaches
- Experience of conducting process evaluations utilising qualitative methodologies
- Experience of successfully managing areas of project work/small projects
- Experience of design and delivery of survey research and secondary analysis of data
- Experience of working on projects, from formation of idea to final report and of working with other researchers and statisticians within project teams
**Why NFER?**:

- Salary £37,000 - £42,000 DOE
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for professional development
- Hybrid or remote working with great work/life balance
- Plus lots of well-being and social activities
- UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship
We are open to exploring flexible working solutions to enable you to work as effectively as you can be it in the office, at home of a mix of the two. Our teams value the energy we create when we come together so ideally, you’ll want to join us for key datesand events throughout the year. Our offices are located close to Windsor and Slough town centre, a pleasant office environment surrounded by green space that’s just 15 minutes from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4 and M40.
NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This vacancy has been placed by Webrecruit on behalf of NFER.

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