Role duties and responsibilities

1.     Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.

 2.    Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals. 

 3.    Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies. 

 4.    Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.  

 5.    Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation. 

 6.    Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base. 

 7.    Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.

 8.    Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.  

 9.    Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources. 

 10.  Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives. 

11.   Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports. 

 12.  Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation. 

 13.  Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required. 

 14.  Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards. 

 15.  Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.   

 People Management Responsibilities

·       Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)

·       Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities

Key Relationships

Internal

·       Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery

·       Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive

·       Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications

·       Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation &

Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.

·       Finance Manager

External

·       Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.

·       National and regional network and research partners.

·       Key local delivery centres