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Fixed term
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Oxford
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£40,000 (pro rata)

Research Project Manager

Working with regional train operators and local authorities in the UK, as well as technical partners like Uber, are looking for a confident research project manager to help run our research trials

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You

Journey Alerts, the personalised travel information company, have recently been awarded two research grants to develop specific functionality for anxious travellers, working with regional train operators and local authorities in the UK as well as technical partners like Uber and transit authorities in Europe and beyond.

As a small team, we now need some help delivering our research programmes, and are looking for a confident research project manager to run our research trials.

Initially a 6 month, hybrid, part-time role (3 days per week) based in Oxford, with a need to travel to trials in Bedfordshire and the East Midlands. There is potential for the role to grow into a full time position.

Core duties

  • Engaging with local charities and councils to gather feedback
  • Recruiting and supporting volunteer testers
  • Accompanying testers to monitor experience
  • Keeping the programme delivery on time, and meeting milestones
  • Writing up findings and reporting
  • Regular meetings and workshop / trials in Oxford, Bedfordshire and East Midlands

Vital experience

We value enthusiasm, energy, commitment and independence. Your experience should include:

  • Demonstrated project management capability
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Top notch relationship building skills with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Research experience

Important bit - read me!

As we're not always in the office together, communication is vital! As such, we HAVE to see a cover letter from you! 

  • A cover letter is essential - applications without a letter cannot be considered
  • We are unable to sponsor visa applications - applicants must already have the right to work in the location listed
  • No agencies. No, really, please no agencies!

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Fill out our quick form, attach your CV and Cover letter - and we'll get back to you ASAP

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