Research and Engagement Manager

Job Description

Research and Engagement ManagerLantra House, Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, Coventry (with hybrid working) The Company Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based industries in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We develop quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications that are delivered through a national network of training Provider Partners.Working with a range of partners to promote opportunities within the sector to an increasingly diverse audience, our training and qualifications are delivered to more than 116,000 learners each year across the UK. We work with businesses and other stakeholdersto create innovative solutions to skills challenges.We are currently looking for a Research and Engagement Manager to join our team at Lantra House on a permanent, full-time basis with the option to work from home 2-3 days per week. We also offer flexible working options.The Benefits - Salary of £40,000 per annum- 25 days annual leave which increases with length of service- Defined contributory pension scheme or pension auto-enrolment scheme- Employee assistant scheme (health assured)- Perk box - access to over 200 exclusive perks and discounts- Medical cash plans- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay- Rewards for length of service- Health & wellbeing events and initiatives- Fee voluntary day- Employee rewards- Free parking- Free drinksWe have a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable researcher with experience of stakeholder engagement to join our sector leading organisation.This is a truly unmissable opportunity to increase your professional portfolio of work and have your research promoted and distributed by the leading provider of agricultural training in the UK and Ireland. As a leader in our sector, we understand the importance of continued professional development and we will provide you with all of the support you need to enhance your skill set.The Role As a Research and Engagement Manager, you will produce a wide range of research, intelligence and analysis to drive the evidence based function of our organisation. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, you will deliver empirical reports to drive decision-making and inform our organisational priorities. You will increase engagement with our organisation by communicating your research in a way that captivates audiences, provides insight and promotes our overall work. Additionally, you will: - Support the development of research in our organisation- Promote and explain your findings - Support our marketing and social media activities About YouTo be considered as a Research and Engagement Manager, you will need: - Experience of conducting primary and secondary research- Extensive experience analysing data to produce reports- A track record of successful stakeholder engagement and/or partnership working- Knowledge of research methodology and the analysis of data- A good understanding of GDPR and data protection compliance- Knowledge of the role of research in engaging stakeholders and developing policy- A full, valid driving licence Ideally, you will have experience of writing compelling research proposals to secure funding, as well as experience of working with a range of media channels, including social media.Knowledge of the land-based, environmental and agricultural sectors would be highly beneficial, as would an understanding of the UK skills system for these sectors, including vocational, technical qualifications and apprenticeships.Please note, due to the location of our offices, access to your own vehicle is essential. Other organisations might call this role Research Officer, Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Engagement Officer, Strategic Engagement Officer, Researcher, Research Associate, Qualitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher, or Mixed Methodology Researcher.Webrecruit and Lantra are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct businessand we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you can craft engaging narratives from data as a Research and Engagement Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.