Research Manager

This research manager role leads our Lifesaving Research function, with a focus on supporting our Lifesaving, Water Safety, and Safety teams. Research projects managed by this role are varied and include: overseeing our annual water-sports participation survey of the general public in collaboration with other water-based organisations; leading our water safety research; working with suppliers and undertaking qualitative research with our RNLI lifeguards., As a Research Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Scoping, undertaking and managing multiple and varied RNLI research projects, ensuring research evidence meets the requirements of the RNLI within the timescales agreed
• Effectively build and manage successful working relationships with research customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Commission and work with external research suppliers to deliver high quality research, negotiating for best price and ensuring that objectives and deadlines are met
• Provide expert research advice to RNLI colleagues at all levels, promoting the role of research in operational and strategic decision making
  
  You'll be an experienced researcher, inquisitive and questioning, and comfortable undertaking and managing varied research projects. You will be experienced in translating research findings into actionable recommendations, and able to communicate these to all levels. You will have excellent people and project management skills, be comfortable with change, and have a high attention to detail., A good degree with a demonstrable research component or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of managing, overseeing and delivering multiple research projects (quantitative and qualitative).
• Experience of producing and translating research and evidence into practical findings to meet customer and stakeholder needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Sound understanding of the procurement process for commissioning research.
• Proven experience of people and supplier management.
So, if you want to use your skills and experience as a Research Manager to support our organisation's aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. For 200 years, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.


• Salary £40,315 - £47,429 (dependent on experience).
• Hybrid working - based in Poole.
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary).
• Life assurance.
• Health and dental cashplan option.