Research Manager

Overview

Research Manager (Political and Social Research) – Up to £60,000 • London 4x weekThe Company

This is a high-growth research and technology business using proprietary tools to deliver faster, more accurate insights across political, social, and commercial sectors. Their projects span large-scale tracking studies, opinion polling, and bespoke behavioural insights work for global brands, NGOs, think tanks, and advocacy groups. Their work has been featured in major media outlets, and they are well-respected in the market for combining advanced research expertise with innovative methodologies.The Role

You’ll take full ownership of your projects from initial brief through to final presentation, acting as the primary point of contact for clients. This includes designing and scripting surveys, managing fieldwork, analysing data, creating insight reports, and delivering actionable recommendations. You’ll build and strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities for account growth, and contribute to proposals for prospective work. You’ll also support the development of the research team by mentoring junior colleagues and refining internal processes.Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of quantitative research projects across political, social, and commercial clients.Manage client communications, provide regular updates, and ensure projects meet high quality and insight standards.Engage with clients to deepen relationships and identify new research opportunities.Design questionnaires, analysis specs, and data visualisations to a high standard.Support proposal development and capability presentations to prospective clients.Train and mentor junior team members.Contribute to process improvements and adoption of new methodologies, including AI-enabled research tools.Skills and Experience

Around 4 years’ experience in social and political quantitative research.Strong track record in questionnaire design, analysis planning, and data table creation.Experience designing and interpreting political opinion polls.Confident communicator with proven client relationship management experience.Skilled in interpreting and visualising data; knowledge of R or Python is an advantage.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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