Research Manager – Employment, Welfare & Skills

Ipsos North America

Research Manager managing quantitative and qualitative projects for Ipsos' Public Affairs teams. Collaborating with government departments and stakeholders on impactful social research.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing quantitative and qualitative research projects, effective client communication, and developing insights through data analysis. Proficient in designing research materials and frameworks while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and team members.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementQuantitative Research DesignQualitative Analysis FrameworksReport Writing

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Hard Skills

Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchQuestionnaire DesignData Specification DraftingFieldwork MonitoringData AnalysisReport WritingPresentation DevelopmentModeration of Discussion GroupsCoaching Junior Team Members

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProactive ApproachTeam CollaborationClient Knowledge DevelopmentBusiness Development

Tools & Technologies

AI MethodsResearch Software

Industry Keywords

Research ProjectsStakeholder EngagementSupplier ManagementMultidisciplinary TeamsBusiness Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing the successful running of quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception to delivery or managing strands of larger projects and evaluations
Effective communication with clients and stakeholders as main point of contact for research projects
Building and managing effective client relationships
Drafting materials such as invitation letters, interviewer instructions and recruitment materials
Taking the lead on designing questionnaires and topic guides to meet client/study objectives
Effectively managing relationships with suppliers and with internal operations colleagues to ensure specifications are met
Monitoring fieldwork and recruitment (quantitative and qualitative)
Moderating discussion groups and/or depth interviews
Drafting quantitative data specifications and checking data files
Developing qualitative analysis frameworks
Writing reports and presentations that deliver insights to meet the stakeholder’s and client's objectives
Providing guidance, support and coaching to junior team members
Actively a project’s financial progress
Making suggestions for more efficient or effective approaches
Working in multidisciplinary teams
Taking a proactive approach to developing knowledge of clients
Contributing to business development and proposals
Working with the client and colleagues to share knowledge and identify new research opportunities, including using AI and innovative methods to further the Ipsos offering

Requirements

What you’ll need

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Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
pension contribution
income protection
life assurance
a range of health & wellbeing benefits
financial benefits
professional development opportunities
flexible working applications considered