Research Data Analysis Manager
📍 Stratford | High-flex (1–2 days per week)
đź’Ľ Full-time (35 hours/week)
📆 Fixed-term contract: up to 6 months
💰 £46,000 – £54,000 (FTE)
We are seeking an experienced Research Data Analysis Manager to join a high-profile, global research initiative that supports interdisciplinary teams tackling complex, long-term challenges. This role sits at the heart of an established evaluation framework and plays a critical part in shaping how progress, outcomes, and impact are measured and communicated.
You will act as a subject-matter expert in research evaluation and impact assessment, producing high-quality analysis to inform senior leadership and external stakeholders. The role combines hands-on analytical delivery with strategic input into evaluation processes and tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Data collection and management
* Lead the definition of appropriate metrics and datasets aligned to an agreed evaluation framework
* Support the development and adoption of new methods and tools for data collection and collation
* Review, improve, and quality-assure existing datasets held by the programme
Portfolio analysis and evaluation
* Manage the analysis and interpretation of complex quantitative and qualitative data
* Oversee analytical projects from design through to delivery
* Produce bespoke portfolio-level evaluations and impact analyses for senior and external audiences
* Deliver timely, accurate, and insight-driven outputs, including novel analyses and structured reviews of published data
* Communicate complex findings clearly using written reports, presentations, and visual outputs
Evaluation function and process development
* Support the development of a high-level evaluation workplan
* Build and maintain a robust “toolbox” of measures, metrics, and evaluation approaches
* Work cross-functionally to enable access to required data and improve data flows
* Develop standardised processes for ongoing data collection, reporting, and evaluation
* Provide expert guidance on interpretation, visualisation, and communication of evaluation findings
* Produce regular progress updates and manage engagement with key stakeholders
Essential Skills and Experience
* Strong knowledge of research evaluation and/or impact assessment theory
* Demonstrated experience applying evaluation methods in an organisational setting
* An analytical, business-focused mindset with the ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear requirements
* Proven ability to plan and deliver complex analyses across mixed data sources
* Skilled at turning analysis into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers
* Comfortable working in fluid, evolving environments and shaping ways of working
* Advanced MS Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability; willingness to learn new tools
* Intellectually curious and motivated to continuously improve evaluation practice
Desirable Experience
* Experience evaluating large-scale or multi-partner research programmes
* Knowledge of research outputs and their use in impact assessment (e.g. bibliometrics)
* Experience with databases, workflow tools, or data visualisation platforms