Research Director - Impact & Evaluation - ASC Connections Ltd : Job Details

Research Director - Economic Impact & Evaluation

£65,000-£90,000

London - Hybrid

Are you an evaluation research specialist with a strong background covering economic projects?

The Company:

A leading independent research agency who specialises in social and public sector research are looking for a Research Director to join their team. This opportunity is for an Evaluation specialist with specific experience working on economic impact and evaluation projects.

This role will sit within either their energy & environment or community team.

You will benefit from working for a well-respected company who offer genuine development and career progression as well as benefits such as private healthcare, flexible working (2 days per week in the office) and enhanced annual leave allowance.

The Role:

• Managing and directing the evaluation process across projects through the full project cycle whilst also being the company expert in impact and economic evaluation research
• Design and implement robust econometric models to assess the impact of social programmes and policies.
• Oversee the development and execution of research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Present research findings to clients, policymakers, and other stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in econometrics and social market research to ensure the highest quality of work.
• Coach, mentor and line manage more junior members of your project teams/ the wider research team.

The Candidate

• Significant experience working on economic impact and evaluation studies.
• A background of working at Director level within a market research agency to ensure you can hit the ground running.
• Expertise of running quantitative and qualitative research projects from proposal stage through to delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for the next step in your career, click the apply button now!

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