Research Manager – Political and Social

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London / £50000 - £62000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£50000 - £62000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Research Manager (Quantitative Research - Political & Social Insights)
Hybrid - London
Up to £62,000 + benefits

A fast-growing research and technology scale-up is looking for a Research Manager to join its expanding insights team. The business works at the intersection of data, technology, and behavioural science, delivering high-impact research for political, social, and commercial clients.

This is a fully client-facing role where you will take ownership of projects end-to-end, acting as the main point of contact from initial brief through to final delivery. You'll be responsible for designing research, managing fieldwork, analysing data, and turning complex findings into clear, compelling insights.

Key responsibilities:

  • End-to-end ownership of quantitative research projects

  • Designing questionnaires and analysis specifications

  • Managing fieldwork and overseeing data quality

  • Producing insight-led reports and presentations

  • Leading client communications and relationship management

  • Supporting proposals and business development activity

  • Contributing to process improvement and mentoring junior team members

Project work includes political polling, social research for NGOs and think tanks, and commercial insight studies across a wide range of sectors. There is also increasing use of AI-enabled tools and innovative methodologies in research delivery.

What we're looking for:

  • ~4 years' experience in social or political quantitative research

  • Strong experience in survey design, data analysis, and interpretation

  • Experience with political polling highly desirable

  • Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong organisational ability across multiple projects

  • Experience producing data visualisations and insight outputs

  • R or Python experience beneficial but not essential

  • Interest in AI applications within research

The role offers full ownership of projects, exposure to high-profile clients, and the opportunity to work in a modern, tech-enabled research environment within a growing team.

Benefits include private healthcare, 25 days' annual leave, and pension contribution.

Hybrid working: 4 days per week in the London office.

Find out more and apply via the link below!

CONTACT

Jordan Victor

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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