Social Research Manager
United Kingdom
£36,000 - £42,000

Are you a mixed method researcher with a strong background in qualitative methodologies, looking to make a positive, lasting impact with a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation? If so, join NFER’s team of Social Research Managers working with schools to trial and evaluate interventions in teaching practises to improve the outcomes for children.

At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We believe in the transformative impact that evidence-based insights can have in supporting improvements in education systems, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.

As a Social Research Manager with us, you’ll use research methods to build NFER's influence in the UK policy environment, developing strong client relationships, and designing research to broaden NFER's reach and impact.

You’ll working alongside colleagues to proactively identify research opportunities to propose to funders of research and to develop proposals as part of competitive commissioning.

You’ll support Project Directors in managing research projects (mixed methods) across the Foundation, including: research design, proposal writing, pitching; conducting research, producing research reports and sharing findings and supporting with managing project teams, their time and project budgets.

Requirements

- Degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in a relevant area or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of social science methodologies and appropriate analytical approaches
- Experience of conducting process evaluations utilising qualitative methodologies
- Experience of successfully managing areas of project work/small projects
- Experience of design and delivery of survey research and secondary analysis of data
- Experience of working on projects, from formation of idea to final report and of working with other researchers and statisticians within project teams

Why NFER?

- Salary £37,000 – £42,000 DOE
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for professional development
- Hybrid or remote working with great work/life balance
- Open to the role being part time 0.8FTE
- Plus lots of well-being and social activities
- UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship

We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process.

You’ll be linked to our Slough or York office with minimal requirement for office-based days meaning you can choose to work at home, from the office or a mix of the two to enable you to work as effectively as you can. Our teams value the energy we create when we come together so ideally you’ll join us in Slough for key dates throughout the year.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.