Senior Research Manager - EU Social Policy

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Ecorys, City of Westminster

Posted 2 weeks ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

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job Ref: 03a064c0eaad4b6da78131442fc7ab63

Manage medium- to large-sized research projects, control budgets and timescales and oversee teams of other researchers and experts.

Utilise core technical skills to design and oversee research and evaluation methodologies covering mixed-method research techniques. This will involve a variety of primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative research methods such as desk research, interviews, surveys, focus groups and statistical analysis.

Successfully conclude projects through the production of high-quality written reports, presentations, articles and the use of other dissemination channels.

As a key part of the role, you will be expected to work with Ecorys Directors to lead proposals for new work, and to actively research opportunities to grow the company's portfolio of EU market opportunities.

Experience in the development and delivery of evaluation or research, including the successful application of analytical approaches that feed into the understanding and formulation of relevant EU policy areas.

In addition to strong technical skills, you will need to be equally enthusiastic about business development, with some track record in winning new projects and ideally tender writing.

Experience of stakeholder management and building and maintaining client relationships with multidisciplinary and multicultural research teams (including industry and academic experts as well as partners and subcontractors).

An excellent level of spoken and written English and strong presentation skills are essential.

Ecorys is a world-class research-based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research and evaluation, project management and communications, providing the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world. Our staff are justifiably proud of our innovative and thought-provoking contributions to policy and programme delivery. We are passionate about our environmental and social impact, donating profits to our Charity of the Year, and organising volunteering days for our staff. We are also committed to becoming carbon neutral by 0.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package including variable pay (bonus), private healthcare, share scheme and buying and selling annual leave. Colleagues based at our London office will also receive an additional £3, London Weighting per annum.