Lead Research Operations Manager
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £675 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionLead Research Operations Manager
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester, 2 days on site per week
Contract: 6 months, scope to extend
Clearance: Active SC is preferred
Inside IR35, £675 P/D
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Research Operations Manager to support a government client focusing on improving and scaling research operations. You will operate at a senior level to remove operational barriers, streamline research practices, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research delivery across a complex, multi-service environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead research operations strategy and execution across key programmes
*Identify and remove operational blockers to improve research delivery at scale
*Improve participant recruitment processes across complex and high-risk user groups
*Establish and enhance governance, ethics, and research processes
*Work with stakeholders to align solutions and drive adoption of best practice
*Manage tooling, suppliers, and operational processes to reduce cost and duplication
*Support the day-to-day running of research operations alongside the wider GDS function
*Drive process improvement, automation and potential AI adoption where appropriate
Essential Experience
*Strong experience in Research Operations at a senior or lead level
*Proven ability to operate in leadership roles and influence strategy
*Experience improving research processes, governance, and tooling
*Strong stakeholder management and alignment skills
*Experience working on large-scale programmes or complex organisations
*Combination of Research Operations and hands-on research understanding
Skills & Behaviours
*Strategic thinker focused on process improvement and efficiency
*Confident leader able to operate with autonomy
*Strong collaborator across multidisciplinary teams
*Ability to work at pace and navigate ambiguity
*Commercial awareness and financial acumen
Desirable
*Experience within large tech organisations or government departments
*Background combining public and private sector experience
*AI or automation experience within research operations
*Relevant academic background (e.g. HCI, Psychology)
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester, 2 days on site per week
Contract: 6 months, scope to extend
Clearance: Active SC is preferred
Inside IR35, £675 P/D
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Research Operations Manager to support a government client focusing on improving and scaling research operations. You will operate at a senior level to remove operational barriers, streamline research practices, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research delivery across a complex, multi-service environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead research operations strategy and execution across key programmes
*Identify and remove operational blockers to improve research delivery at scale
*Improve participant recruitment processes across complex and high-risk user groups
*Establish and enhance governance, ethics, and research processes
*Work with stakeholders to align solutions and drive adoption of best practice
*Manage tooling, suppliers, and operational processes to reduce cost and duplication
*Support the day-to-day running of research operations alongside the wider GDS function
*Drive process improvement, automation and potential AI adoption where appropriate
Essential Experience
*Strong experience in Research Operations at a senior or lead level
*Proven ability to operate in leadership roles and influence strategy
*Experience improving research processes, governance, and tooling
*Strong stakeholder management and alignment skills
*Experience working on large-scale programmes or complex organisations
*Combination of Research Operations and hands-on research understanding
Skills & Behaviours
*Strategic thinker focused on process improvement and efficiency
*Confident leader able to operate with autonomy
*Strong collaborator across multidisciplinary teams
*Ability to work at pace and navigate ambiguity
*Commercial awareness and financial acumen
Desirable
*Experience within large tech organisations or government departments
*Background combining public and private sector experience
*AI or automation experience within research operations
*Relevant academic background (e.g. HCI, Psychology)
Job number 3858720
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Concept Resourcing
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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