Expected duration: Ongoing 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*
