Assistant Director - Research and Insight

CARD Group

From 36480 To 45120
37.50

CARD Group is an innovative research agency with a social conscience. Emerging opportunities mean we require a new Assistant Director to join our team.

Key responsibilities and expectations

  • Developing CARD Group's standing in Northern Ireland as a 'critical friend' to strategically important organisations
  • Responding to requests to tender, producing proposals of exceptional depth and quality
  • Managing CARD Group's research team and extending our network of research associates
  • Leading complex projects by liaising with clients to provide timely advice and first class service
  • Analysing data to produce quality reports based on insight and relevance to client objectives
  • Assisting with the development of educational materials to inform clients of CARD Group's research innovations
  • Helping to guide CARD Group's strategy and direction through planning and devising new approaches to problems
  • Sharing responsibility for your own continuous personal and skills development
  • Setting exceptional standards of professionalism for your team to follow
  • Other relevant activities as deemed necessary

 

Person specification - the ideal candidate is likely to have:

  • A proven track record in growing networks in the private, public, and voluntary & community sectors
  • An understanding of public policy in Northern Ireland and its implications for Councils and the third sector 
  • Substantial experience in securing new business through responding to tenders and requests for proposals
  • Confidence borne from experience in managing complex research projects from conception to successful completion
  • Strong statistical abilities enabling the analysis of data to identify insight
  • A professional manner that gives clients confidence in your ability to clarify research objectives, communicate progress and present findings
  • Strong competence in a range of computer systems, including Microsoft Office packages
  • Possessing initiative and a desire to take ownership and accountability to achieve deadlines and targets
  • Flexible approach to working hours and ability to travel (we are a family-friendly organisation!)
  • Resource planning, to ensure targets are met within allocated budgets
  • Ability to multitask on various channels to achieve project targets
  • Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person
  • Clean, current driving license and access to a car
  • A 3rd level qualification
In return you can expect a remuneration and progression package that grows with your investment in the company. CARD Group is a socially responsible employer.  We value diversity in our communities and workforce.  CARD Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and an accredited Investor in People.

Closing Date

Thursday / 16 March 2017
12:00pm

Contact Details

Roxy Thompson

34 Greggs Quay
Belfast
BT5 4GQ
United Kingdom

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