Digital Methods Manager
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Job Summary
Job description
ISD is a think and do tank that works globally to safeguard public safety national security human rights and democracy in the digital age. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training education and communications programs ISD works to implement real-world evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London Amman Berlin Paris and Washington DC.
Why work for ISD
ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights dont gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. Were committed to delivering real change from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And were looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation thats making an impact.
ISDs Guiding Principles of integrity collaborationagilityandcouragedefine who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.
Our benefits
Flexible and remote working based on ISDs Time Principles of trust communication and flexibility.
Generous annual leave policies.
1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas outside of your annual leave entitlement.
Additional paid time off for development.
Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.
Company pension.
Annual personal development budget.
Remote working budget.
Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.
Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.
Salary
40000 - 50000 depending on experience.
Location
You may work from our UK office in London or in a hybrid or remote arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
Contract type
Initial 12-month fixed term extension subject to funding.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices please email
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour the LGBTQ community people with disabilities neurodivergent people carers and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Job requirements
Role Purpose
We are seeking several Digital Methods & Policy Managers to play a pivotal role within the organisation supporting methods development and standardization across projects. Their responsibilities will include leading the creation of new digital research methodologies to monitor risks and assess platform mitigations that involve the analysis of large-scale social media data including leveraging new data access mechanisms resources and transparency data made available through the EUs Digital Services Act (DSA).
Please find a detailed job description here.
Key responsibilities include:
Project Management & Delivery (60%)
Oversee research methods activities and outputs for up to 3 digital research projects simultaneously.
Contribute to the scoping and design of up to 10 digital analysis projects annually including assessing the feasibility of research questions.
Troubleshoot project challenges and concerns for digital research projects escalating to leadership when necessary.
Digital Research & Methods (25%)
Participate in the creation of innovative digital research methodologies with a focus on the analysis of large-scale social media data.
Leverage new data access mechanisms resources and transparency data available through the Digital Service Act (DSA) to enhance research capabilities.
Support ISD research teams in accessing and interpreting data from a range of sources.
Technical Training & Database Management (15%)
Provide technical support for the upskilling and training of research analysts in using digital research tools and methods.
The ideal candidate
The successful post holders will champion the use of third party tools as well as proprietary technology assume responsibility for methodological oversight of research projects across the organisation that involve data analytics and support the technical upskilling of research analysts. They will also lead the execution of complex analyses involving large-scale data as well as contribute to internal knowledge management.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted by 1st December 2025. ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline. Applications may be submitted in English.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team please contact .
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- User Interface
- Competitive Analysis
- New Technologies
- Business developments
- Communication
- Content Management System
- Market Research
- Internet
- Youtube
- Digital Assets
- Digital strategy
- Social Channels
- Digital Forensics
- A/B Testing
- Analytics
About Company
Founded in 2006, ISD is now the leading global ‘think and do’ tank dedicated to understanding and innovating real-world responses to the rising tide of polarisation, hate and extremism of all forms.
