Research Manager
Research Manager
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Job Description
Research Manager
Full time/Part Time
Salary: pa with potential for further progression to70907pa with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Hybrid
Contracted to our Wilmslow London Edinburgh Belfast or Cardiff office however through hybrid working we offer flexible home and officebased working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.
Why work for the ICO
- Pay progression scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 25 days paid holiday per year plus privilege and public holidays.
- Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year).
- Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
- Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets retailers gyms restaurants insurance providers and many more.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of ourwebsite.
About us
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a datadriven world we provide advice guidance and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people and we empower you to be curious impactful collaborative and respectful.
Job Summary
This role is central to building the ICOs approach to using insight and evidence to inform ICOs policy and decisionmaking. An evidencebased and outcome focused approach to regulation which puts people at the heart of what we do will be crucial to ensure we deliver on the vision set out in ICO25.
Job Description
You will be working in the newly formed Market Research function. You will have responsibility for supporting teams across the ICO on their respective research projects as well as supporting the commissioning of market research projects.
Youll work closely with qualitative and quantitative researchers insights specialists and research managers within the function to help deliver strategically important research programmes.
You will need to brief senior colleagues on a regular basis producing upto
date insight into key research findings in a way that is both accessible
and engaging. You will be fully conversant with a wide range of research
techniques be able to advise on the most appropriate methodology and be
experienced at working with others to cocreate robust outputs and demonstrate how best to apply research evidence.
Youll be collaborating closely with colleagues across the ICO to ensure a joined up approach to research and support to build a research culture across the ICO. You will also support the team as they scope the needs of the organisation and identify evidence gaps that require market research with the UK public.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with departments across ICO to champion the value and importance of market research identify priority areas for research build ongoing relationships and ensuring early understanding of research needs and training.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to understand key concerns the evidence required and identify the most effective timely and value for money approaches to delivering those needs including advising on the most appropriate methodology sample questionnaire design etc.
- Leading on procuring and managing qualitative and quantitative market research including quality control processes and oversight of key outputs keeping colleagues updated and ensuring milestones are met.
- Disseminate findings internally in compelling and engaging ways including to senior colleagues.
- Identify opportunities for bringing together and disseminating both internally and where appropriate externally. To understand how research has been utilised and applied and evaluate where possible the impact of this.
- Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with external stakeholders and representing the ICO in a variety of research forums.
- Support Head of Market Research and Market Research Manager to deliver against the departmental delivery plan to ensure projects and deliverables are on time in budget and within Spec. Additionally to work with fellow managers to inform and educate colleagues on best practice and ensuring that high standards are adhered to.
- Proactively develop Market Research expertise keeping abreast of developments in research methods and provide and act upon accurate management information.
Essential criteria assessed at application stage
- Experience relevant to the role requirements as described in the role responsibilities and person specification and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.
- Significant relevant experience (minimum of three years) gained from a research environment for example within a research agency public sector research profession think tank academic institution or research commissioning.
- Experience of managing qualitative and quantitative research projects (minimum of three years) including sample design questionnaire/topic guide drafting and analysis of findings.
- Experience of training and leading junior researchers as well as supporting colleagues who do not work in research with their research needs.
- Excellent written communication skills including an ability to write research briefs procurement documents sample questionnaires and to summarise research findings in a persuasive and compelling way.
- Experience of research software or data analysis techniques for example (but not limited to) Excel SPSS R; and surveying software for example Survey Monkey Snap Surveys or Smart Survey.
Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
- Experience of developing complex questions into clearly scoped research projects including identifying research questions methodologies samples procurement processes and/or reporting.
- Experience of leading research activities and projects from concept to deliverables using project management.
- Excellent research management skills design skills and ability to develop research approaches to meet organisational needs within budget timeframes and resources.
- Excellent presentation and training skills and an ability to explain research methods and findings in a clear and engaging way as well as represent the ICO with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to draw together research findings into high quality outputs that tell a clear story and bring the issues being explored to life.
Equality diversity and inclusion
The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality diversity and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICOs commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have a disability or impairment and require an alternative application method please email the HR team at .
Closing Date
Please submit yourCV by23:59 Sunday 8th June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
