Research & Insights Manager
CV-LibraryWest MidlandspermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
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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
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