Research Project Manager

Our client is an ambitious education technology business looking for an experienced Research Project Manager to take ownership of a major, externally funded research programme across schools in England. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who can bring structure, rigour and momentum to complex research, taking a meaningful programme from approvals through fieldwork to final delivery.

Benefits
·£42,000 - £48,000 annual salary
·Full time, fixed-term contract until October 2027
·UK based, remote working with travel across England
·High-profile, funded education research
·Significant ownership and senior stakeholder exposure
·Opportunity to deliver research with meaningful real-world impact

Must haves
·Led complex research involving human participants from approval through to completion
·Practical experience of research ethics applications and informed consent
·Managed externally funded projects with fixed milestones and reporting requirements
·Excellent project planning, risk management, governance and documentation skills
·Working knowledge of research data protection and safeguarding
·Confidence coordinating senior stakeholders, specialists and delivery teams without direct line management
·Ability to travel and undertake an Enhanced DBS check

About you
You'll be an assured, highly organised Research Project Manager who is comfortable owning delivery and making sure nothing falls between the gaps. You'll know when to challenge, escalate or adapt, and have the credibility to bring together researchers, education professionals, technical teams and external specialists around demanding deadlines. Experience within education, SEND, EAL, educational psychology or funded research would be particularly valuable.

The Role
You'll lead a 12-month research programme involving multiple schools and hundreds of pupils. From ethics, governance and school onboarding through to fieldwork, specialist assessments and final reporting, you'll own the operational roadmap and keep delivery on track.
You'll manage milestones, risks and evidence, coordinate internal and external contributors, and ensure the programme stands up to scrutiny at every stage.

Company
Our client is an established UK EdTech organisation developing digital learning and assessment solutions for education. They combine technology, research and educational expertise to address complex challenges facing schools and learners.

How to apply
If you've successfully led complex research and want genuine ownership of a purposeful programme, I'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV via the link below.

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