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Research & Evaluation Director – Trade, Innovation & Enterprise
Ipsos North America. Grow an area of the Trade, Innovation & Enterprise business .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex quantitative and mixed-method research projects, developing strategic client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative methodologies and strong team leadership.
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Quantitative Research SkillsComplex Survey DesignPublic Sector Research ExperienceStrategic Client Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring
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Hard Skills
Quantitative ResearchMixed-Method ResearchSurvey DesignData AnalysisEvaluation ApproachesResearch Proposal DevelopmentPolicy ResearchMethodological InnovationAI Tools ChampioningClient Account Management
Soft Skills
Strategic AdviceClient EngagementTeam CollaborationMentoringCommunication
Industry Keywords
TradeInnovationEnterprisePublic SectorResearch SolutionsEvaluation ProgrammesPolicy ChallengesThought LeadershipEmerging OpportunitiesCommercial Performance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Grow an area of the Trade, Innovation & Enterprise business
- Develop strategic client relationships and secure new opportunities
- Lead complex research and evaluation proposals and major bids
- Direct large and complex quantitative and mixed-method research projects across the full lifecycle
- Lead standalone surveys and surveys within wider evaluation programmes
- Oversee project design, analysis, reporting and recommendations
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior clients and partners
- Develop long-term client relationships and identify emerging opportunities
- Sign off questionnaires, topic guides, stimulus materials, analysis frameworks, presentations and reports
- Lead business strategy, financial performance and growth
- Contribute to a positive, supportive and challenging team environment
- Train and mentor future talent
- Build Ipsos’ profile through thought leadership, publications and external engagement
- Champion AI tools, agents and innovative methods
- Collaborate across Ipsos teams and client sectors to develop innovative research and growth opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Excellent quantitative research skills
- Experience designing and delivering complex quantitative research programmes for public sector clients
- Experience conducting large-scale surveys with businesses and other audiences
- Experience of qualitative and mixed-method research approaches
- Ability to interpret complex evidence and produce clear narrative, insight and recommendations
- Proven track record of winning and leading major public sector research and evaluation proposals
- Experience developing research solutions for complex strategic policy challenges
- Experience leading business growth through client relationships, opportunity identification and securing new work
- Proven ability to lead and grow a team, client account or business area, with responsibility for commercial performance and delivery
- Strong understanding of one or more Trade, Innovation & Enterprise policy areas
- Ability to provide strategic advice to clients and stakeholders
- Proven ability to develop talent through training, mentoring and leadership of high-performing teams
- Understanding of evaluation approaches and their application within policy research
- Experience working within mixed-method evaluation programmes
- Strong network of partners to support bidding and delivery
- Experience championing methodological innovation, AI or new approaches
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Financial benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Flexible working applications considered
- Inclusive and accessible recruitment process