Research Manager
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£31,000 to £33,000 per year
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for one year
Based in London / home and flexible working
Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. They're helping people change their stories. You could join a research team to lead a hugely influential survey.
What youll be doing
The work of our clients team is hugely influential, in both reporting for the UK and driving activity to respond to current challenges. You will play a key role in delivering the research programme, including managing one of the largest studies of its kind in the UK.
Working closely with the Senior Research Manager and the wider research team, you will coordinate all stages of the survey process. You will also support other research activities that strengthen the evidence base and inform programme development, communications and policy.
This role is based in London, but you will be able to work from home if you prefer under our clients flexible working policy. However, you will need to be in London at least six times per year for team and organisational days, or other office-based work, and unfortunately, they are unable to cover travel costs for this.
What our client is looking for
You will be experienced in managing or delivering research projects, including the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis. You will also be proficient in data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS, Excel) and able to interpret and communicate data clearly to non-specialist audiences. You will need a postgraduate degree in research, education or social policy, as well as strong organisational and project management skills. Knowledge of current UK education/literacy policy would be an advantage.
Why our clients work is so vital
Reading and writing change everything.
They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. Theyre the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. Theyre better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, its harder to get where you want to go.
Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond.
- They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges.
- They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children.
- They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers.
- They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders institutions to build their skills.
What our client offers you
Their team are passionate about their mission and they have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to the organisations success, whoever you are.
As well as a competitive salary, our client offers benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.
Application details
Our clients people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase representation of these groups among their staff as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work.
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Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 10 December 2025
Please note our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
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