RESEARCH Project Manager

Ground-breaking not-for-profit (NFP) seeks a RESEARCH project manager with a proactive approach.

This one-of-a-kind NFP is in the process of forming a high-calibre team and looking to grow with the help of an indispensable research project manager, one with a can-do attitude, acute attention to detail and fine-tuned sense of discretion and professionalism. The NFP is working with top-notch stakeholders, who hold them to the highest standards and equally, provide considerable financial and in-kind support.

The role

We require a strong all-rounder who can take charge of our deliverable projects, manage a research project and its timelines to meet strict deadlines, with excellent command of both written and spoken business-level English.

Some of the projects will be regular and predictable; others will be ad-hoc and require initiative and creativity. As part of a smaller organisation, flexibility and lateral thinking are essential, and in return, we offer a rewarding experience with considerable variety and opportunities for growth, learning and expansion of remit as we grow.

Responsibilities

• Scope research projects, their delivery and resourcing, as well as RACI stakeholders
• Explore, experiment, and innovate on current project management patterns and methodologies
• Anticipate and identify issues that may arise to delay or hinder progress of a given project and resolve
• Undertake necessary research on topics relevant to projects and maintain familiarity with available information sources
• Create and manage databases of important research, experts, etc.
• Edit drafts to develop high-quality final reports, papers, content, etc.
• Liaise with subject matter experts or other external parties in such a way as to foster strong and positive relationships and to ensure project success
• Develop a sound knowledge of, and keep up-to-date with relevant publications/research developments in key policy areas, both nationally and internationally
• Carry out literature reviews (peer-reviewed and grey literature), interpreting, synthesizing, and presenting findings to a high standard, to support dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
• Thought leadership: keeping abreast of all the latest developments within the sectors we work across
• Ensure continuous and detailed communication with internal stakeholders so that team members are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and deliverables
• Prepare presentations for various meetings from a master presentation of slides

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience as a research project manager in a business environment, with demonstrable examples of such experience
• High-level professional research and editing skills
• Ability to prioritise work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes
• Tech savvy with familiarity with and/or ability to figure out most tech platforms/applications for communications, productivity and research
• English as a first language
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with buy side investors and/or technology sectors highly desirable


Attributes

• Energetic yet calm under pressure
• Ability to deal with fluctuating workloads
• Thrives when juggling many balls at once, with flexibility to adapt to continuously changing priorities
• Structured and organized; proactive with an ability to navigate organizations to find solutions
• Ability to deliver the highest level of quality even under time pressure, combined with strong analytical, conceptual problem-solving skills and excellent conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Well-honed sense of discretion

Start date for this position is ASAP. While this is a full-time role, the working hours are flexible, as is the location, with occasional face to face meetings required in central London. The salary range for this role is £35-50k, depending on experience.

*Please note that, for the time being, while the role is full-time, it will be on a contractor, and not an employee basis*