Research Manager – Qualitative

Research Manager – Qualitative

Verian, Behavioural Practice

London, 4 Millbank, Westminster.

Verian is one of the top tier social research agencies in the UK. We have around 150 specialist researchers working together to provide knowledge, evidence and insight that helps Government, the private sector and the Third Sector plan and care for society.

We are looking for a Research Manager with qualitative expertise to join our Behavioural Practice, in either a permanent or fixed-term role. In this role, you will manage projects, work with clients to building lasting relationships, and contribute to delivering work across our growing behavioural insights research and consultancy offer.

Within the Behavioural and Communications team, we advise clients on the opportunities for behaviour change at all stages in the policy cycle, and work on some of society's most pressing issues. We provide insight into what influences behaviour; we design communications, interventions and strategies for inspiring change; and we trial and evaluate campaigns and interventions. The team brings together varied expertise, including behavioural economics and cognitive and social psychology; qualitative and quantitative research methods; creative and design; data analytics; communications consultancy and capability building.

Our work is always interesting; it often involves sensitive issues and it makes a real difference to the world we live in!

Your responsibilities

• Manage qualitative projects (or qualitative elements of mixed-methods projects) of varying scales and speeds, often acting as a key contact for clients
• Ensure efficient, profitable, high-quality project delivery – taking responsibility for project management, monitoring progress, pro-actively addressing challenges and maintaining quality
• Line manage one or more individuals and support their work and development
• Contribute to reporting and presentations for varied audiences
• Develop, over time, an area of specialist expertise (e.g. a policy area within our portfolio, client consultancy, methodological innovation etc.)
• Participate in wider team activities across Verian in the UK and globally

Your Profile

• Experience and skills in qualitative research methods, ideally in the context of behaviour change and/or behavioural science
• Proven project management and leadership experience – strong client handling skills and an ability to coordinate a research team and deliver work to time and budget
• Keen curiosity about Government behaviour change work – projects to understand behaviour and design interventions and strategies for change
• Strong organisational skills – confident in managing time and working both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Enjoy being with and advising clients on project issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – preparing engaging, authoritative and insightful presentations and reports
• A great teammate

Does this sound like you? Don’t hesitate and apply online!

To apply for the position, please submit a CV along with a cover letter that outlines how your skills and experience match our job requirements. Both documents should be combined into a single file. You can either place the cover letter on the first page or at the bottom of the CV.

We will review your application as soon as possible. If your profile and experience fit our requirements, we will invite you for a first exploratory interview.

What we offer

It is an exciting time to join us! You will join an international leading company, with flexible working practices.

We have a hybrid working model with a central London office as a base, but flexibility to work to the patterns and locations that suit team members and the research we do.

You will be surrounded by passionate colleagues in an open and engaging environment, where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to thrive in a space where their wellbeing is taken into consideration. We encourage applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Visit our website www.veriangroup.com to find out more about who we are!