Research Manager - Public Affairs (Scotland)

Ipsos
Edinburgh
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicySkills: ["Communication","Relationship building","Analytical thinking","Project management","Collaboration"]

Lead mixed-methods research and evaluation studies that inform public policy across Scotland. Manage end-to-end social research projects using qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation approaches such as deliberative engagement, behavioural research, and complex survey design. Work with a collaborative team of researchers and evaluators, advise clients on methodologies, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights while strengthening proposals and relationships.

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Research Manager - Public Affairs (Scotland)

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Job Summary

Lead mixed-methods research and evaluation studies that inform public policy across Scotland. Manage end-to-end social research projects using qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation approaches such as deliberative engagement, behavioural research, and complex survey design. Work with a collaborative team of researchers and evaluators, advise clients on methodologies, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights while strengthening proposals and relationships.
Location: Edinburgh
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and deliver research and evaluation projects across Scotland’s public policy landscape.
  • •Use mixed methods (qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation) including deliberative engagement, behavioural research, and complex survey design.
  • •Advise clients and stakeholders on qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
  • •Analyse data and communicate results through clear reports and presentations.
  • •Develop proposals, strengthen client relationships, and help grow the team and its future capabilities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeavePensionIncome ProtectionLife Assurance

Key Requirements

  • •Experience managing social research projects from design through to delivery.
  • •Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and the ability to select appropriate methodologies to meet client objectives.
  • •Experience analysing data and translating findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • •Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with strong stakeholder and client management capabilities.
  • •Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, contributing to proposals/business development as needed.
Experience:Public policySocial researchEvaluationPublic affairsGovernment and public sector
Skills:CommunicationRelationship buildingAnalytical thinkingProject managementCollaboration
Tech Stack:AI-enabled toolsDigital technologies

Company Brief

Ipsos
Global market research and consulting firm providing public opinion polling, market intelligence, and analytics to help organizations understand consumers, citizens, and markets across sectors and geographies.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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