Average Research Manager salary in the UK

User Researcher- UK WIDE - Remote Description for the User Researcher:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple User Researcher roles to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector). This will be joining their exciting growing digital practise and will offer great opportunities for career growth. My client offers excellent training to all there consultants, both online and classroom training. Candidates can live anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however occasional client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded. Experience for the User Researcher roles:- 18mths+ commercial experience in a User Researcher roleGDS experience (Government Digital standards)Lived in the UK for 5yrs+ and not been abroad for a 28 day+ holiday in last 5yrs to enable you to gain Security Clearance (SC level) on joining. Salary for the User Researcher roles on offer is up to £55,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package including extensive training User Researcher - UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote)

Research ManagerIndependent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working) Permanent, Full TimeSalary: £34,400–£42,000 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support.Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Research Manager.This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong instinct for politics, public policy and government. Our client sits at the centre of cross-sector dialogue, bringing together senior leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to address some of the UK’s most significant long-term economic and policy challenges.Through a programme of briefings, roundtables, conferences, case studies, member insight and benchmarking reports, this role will help shape national conversations on growth, reform, geopolitics, technology and productivity. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with a clear commitment to Westminster, public affairs and evidence-led policymaking.This is a newly created role with responsibility for driving the organisation’s research and thought leadership agenda, championing best practice in cross-sector collaboration. The Research Manager will help articulate the organisation’s impact, identify areas where collaboration is most needed, and support a growing movement of leaders committed to working together to support the UK’s growth and prosperity.The role will focus on producing compelling research and insight that underpins strategic cross-sector dialogue on the UK’s priority long-term policy challenges, spotlighting what works and elevating cross-sector champions.Key responsibilitiesResearch and evidenceLead international benchmarking, surveys and case studies to evidence effective cross-sector collaborationDeliver flagship research outputs, including state-of-the-sector analysis and thematic insightThought leadership and contentDevelop high-quality thought leadership content including reports, research publications, blogs, podcasts and other digital outputsWork closely with internal teams and members to position the organisation as a leading advocate for the value of cross-sector collaborationDistil complex policy, economic and organisational insight into clear, accessible and engaging contentImpact reporting and strategyAnalyse and report on organisational impact across all programmes, including ownership of the annual impact reportDevelop and maintain an organisation-wide content strategy aligned to strategic priorities and programme objectivesCollaborate with programme leads, membership and marketing teams to prioritise, pipeline and deliver content that strengthens the organisation’s value propositionAbout youExperience in research, content management, journalism, public affairs or a related roleProven ability to translate complex policy, business or public sector issues into compelling, audience-focused contentStrong editorial judgement with excellent writing and copy-editing skillsExperience managing digital channels, including website CMS, email platforms and social mediaA strong track record of working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing prioritiesKnowledge of UK public policy, industry trends and/or cross-sector collaborationExperience producing multimedia content such as podcasts, video or infographics is desirableHow to applyTo apply for the Research Manager role, please submit your CV.Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.

User Researcher (Mid-level & Senior) Location: UK-wide (Hybrid - 2 days per week in a local office)Salary: Mid-level: £50,000 - £55,000 Senior: £60,000 - £70,000 Our client, a leading digital consultancy working across the public sector and beyond, is looking to hire two User Researchers (one mid-level and one senior) to support the delivery of high-quality, user-centred digital services. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in an office. The client has multiple office locations across the UK, including London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. Candidates will attend the office closest to their home. The Role The successful candidates will work within multidisciplinary agile teams, helping to design and deliver digital services that meet the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. You will plan and conduct user research, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence product and service direction. Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative user research Developing research strategies and roadmaps Working closely with designers, product managers, analysts and developers Advocating for users, including those with accessibility needs Presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Mentoring junior researchers (senior role) About You Candidates will have strong experience in user-centred design and human-centred research, with a proven ability to select and apply appropriate research methods. Experience working in government or regulated environments, agile teams, and contributing to GDS or service assessments is highly desirable. For the senior role, the ability to lead research programmes, manage stakeholders, and mentor others is essential. Additional Information Candidates must be based in the UK with existing right to work (no sponsorship available) Successful applicants will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance, including 5 years' UK residency Pre-employment checks will apply This is an excellent opportunity to work on transformational digital services with real societal impact, while benefiting from long-term career development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.