Research & Insights Manager

Lead and deliver a portfolio of research and insight projects that inform organisational priorities, strategy, and external engagement. Research delivery and project management * Manage multiple research and insight projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on scope, time, quality, and budget * Develop clear research plans, methodologies, and documentation Research design and analysis * Apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to address research questions * Analyse workforce, skills, and sector data to identify trends, gaps, and emerging issues * Produce clear, evidence-based insights, reports, dashboards, or briefings Reporting and communication * Translate complex findings into clear, accessible outputs for varied audiences * Produce high-quality written and visual outputs for internal and external stakeholders * Gather and respond to feedback to improve clarity and impact of outputs Stakeholder and cross-team collaboration * Work with internal teams to ensure evidence informs policy, planning, products, and engagement activity * Support external engagement by providing research evidence for briefings, submissions, and communications * Manage relationships with external researchers, consultants, and delivery partners Governance and quality assurance * Ensure research activity complies with ethical, data quality, and governance standards * Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for methods and data use Leadership and coordination (if applicable) * Provide oversight, coordination, or line management for research activity or staff * Prioritise workloads and support effective delivery across the team Skills and knowledge * Strong analytical and data interpretation skills * Ability to simplify complex information into actionable insights * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Strong project management and organisational capability Experience * Proven experience managing multiple research projects or workstreams * Experience delivering outputs on time and within budget * Experience working with external partners or suppliers * Evidence of producing insights that inform decisions, strategy, or policy