[Research] Manager

[Research] Manager

About CT Group

CT Group is an international strategic research and communications consultancy with an exceptional track record in delivering successful campaigns for corporate and political clients globally. With a uniquely talented team, CT Group’s capabilities comprise an unrivalled mixture of strategic insight, research and communications, corporate intelligence, project management and campaign delivery.

The Role

We are currently looking for a Manager to join our Sydney office working within our Research team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from scoping to delivery
• Ensures all project deliverables are to a high standard and client ready including presentations and reports
• Manages teams on all aspects of a project including allocation of work, coaching and mentoring consultants, and providing timely feedback on project deliverables
• Works closely with clients and internal stakeholders, developing strong professional relationships, and liaises with teams to deliver exceptional work to the client
• Ability to anticipate the long-term impact of decisions and take a broad approach to problem-solving
• Leading on insightful analysis to build an evidence base to support strategy development and change on projects
• Providing research for thought leadership pieces
• Ability to manage conflict and bring resolution, including knowing when to escalate
• Anticipating project risks and actively seeking solutions
• Delivering project extensions and follow-on work, alongside working on new business development opportunities
• Drafting proposals, presentations, and client pitches for new and existing clients
• Ensuring timely responses are provided to clients and understanding and managing client expectations

Skills & experience required

The successful candidate will have the ability to work analytically and creatively in a problem-solving environment.  A high level of attention to detail is essential, along with an ability to produce accurately written reports and documents, and well-designed presentations. The ideal candidate should have a curious mindset, active in keeping up to date with current affairs and possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to work
• A high standard towards their work and of themselves
• Strong stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency with IT, both hardware and software, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly with PowerPoint and creating presentations
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in managing research programs with expertise in quantitative or qualitative methods or both
• Proficiency in research-based software will be of benefit, e.g., Q, SPSS or R
• Strong organisation and methodical working practices
• Adaptability and ability to prioritise and work under-pressure; and
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is a prerequisite