Venesky-Brown s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Research Manager for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of 25.12/hour PAYE working 35 hours per week. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.Responsibilities:- Report to the Listening Project Research Lead and be a part of the internal research and analysis team to manage and execute a series of report publications.- Carry-out the day-to-day research and analysis elements of the project, including research analysis, design, data protection and other considerations.- Employ qualitative analysis tools, such as NVivo, to support the ongoing analysis and outputs of the project. If you have not done this before, a willingness to quickly learn this method and any other software as required.- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including engagement and participation staff, to ensure the successful operation and logistics of the project.- Monitor risks, put mitigating actions in place and raise/escalate issues regarding delays/blockages.- Work on other duties as required.Essential Skills:- Extensive experience of applying a range of social research methods to address research questions.- Experience of critically evaluating data and other research evidence with high accuracy and perception to meet the needs of research users.- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) when dealing with complex issues, to influence decision making and make an impact.- Substantial experience in planning and managing all stages of the research including research design, delivery, write up and dissemination.Desirable Skills:- Experience in quantitative analysis.If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.