Surveys and Research Manager

About this role

Job Title
Surveys and Research Manager

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Job Purpose

Hours of business
Location
Hours / week
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Live Here Love Here
Chief Operating Officer
Responsibility of Litter surveys, data analysis and quality assurance, and Marine Litter and Cleaner Neighbourhood reports. Specialising in Litter Survey policy and development
Flexible business hours 8am-6pm. Core hours 10am-4pm. Hybrid working policy, 2 days in Belfast office per week
Home / Belfast office
37.5 (see below)
£32,000 - £36,000 per annum
Permanent, subject to funding

Application window

Applications will close 14th October 2026 at 12 midday
Interviews will be in person, in Belfast, 22nd October.

Staff are contracted to work 37.5 hours. However, Live Here Live Here operates a 4-day working week of 30 hours with staff benefitting from a paid “non-working day. Given the seniority of this post, the post-holder will be expected to work additional hours when necessary. For further information please email [email protected]

We ask applicants not to rely on AI tools when preparing their application, we want to see responses reflecting your own experience and voice, demonstrating your understanding and suitability for the role.

The Surveys and Research Manager will lead the delivery, development and quality assurance of Live Here Love Here environmental survey programmes, including Borough Cleanliness Surveys, Cleaner Neighbourhood Surveys and Marine Litter Surveys. They will ensure that survey methodologies are robust, relevant and responsive to emerging policy priorities in Northern Ireland, while producing reliable data and insight to support reporting, policy development and behaviour change relating to local environmental quality in Northern Ireland. They will also lead on data protection.

DATA AND SURVEY MANAGEMENT

• Full delivery of Live Here Love Here Borough Cleanliness Surveys, Cleaner Neighbourhood surveys and Marine Litter Surveys and associated reporting requirements. The job holder will be required to perform regular on the ground surveying alongside coordinating other staff who support survey delivery.

• Maintain and develop the current survey methodologies and systems, accommodating priority policy needs in Northern Ireland.

• Lead on the technical aspects of Live Here Love Here’s approach to tackling litter.

• Monitor and help optimise data collection strategies across Live Here Love Here.

• Collaborate and support Live Here Love Here programme departments to continuously monitor and refine data requirements, including the development of data visualisation tools to track progress.

• Champion the role of Excel, GIS and data-driven methods to inform strategic and operational decisions.

• Ensure that all retained data meets GDPR and Live Here Love Here privacy policy requirements.

• Research and Development. Learn from examples of best practices in survey methodology and data management. Apply and test the outputs of this practice.
POLICY

• Review delivery of interventions and support the CEO in setting policy direction based on research findings

• Assist the Senior Management Team in responding to policy and strategy developments

• Support and contribute creatively to the agenda for the NIEQF Enforcement Officers sub-group and ensure follow-up actions are addressed

• Undertake policy analysis, briefings and consultations as appropriate

• Generate and deliver research that will contribute to pro-environmental behaviour change
MANAGEMENT

• Manage and grow the network of contacts involved in Live Here Love Here Litter Surveys and reporting. Building strong relationships based on Live Here Love Here values and a robust record of achievement

• Tightly manage budgets and resources related to all litter surveys and reports, including the time necessary to conduct quality surveys providing robust data
COMMUNICATIONS

• Ensure all data is collected, analysed and quality assured, to enable the preparation and publishing of reports to deadlines. Work closely with the Communications Department to draft these reports

• Respond to all relevant technical/media enquiries

• Input and analyse data using spreadsheets and electronic systems as appropriate, always ensuring the accuracy of the information

• Support communications team in the development and maintenance of data-led website content, including graphics and maps.

• Lead Live Here Love Here expert and representative on surveys and data, including representing LHLH on relevant groups, committees and conferences
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Develop relationships with stakeholders, including funders, to build the quality and reputation of our litter surveys and reporting programmes

• Ensure continued income generation through the currently offered surveys and reporting, whilst supporting the exploration of new business development opportunities
ADMINISTRATION

• Meet all contractual obligations on time and within budget

• Lead developer of Health, Safety and Environment requirements for all staff participating in surveys.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential

• A relevant degree level qualification or three years’ equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Significant professional (non-academic) experience of data management, interrogation and analysis.

• Significant surveying/auditing experience.

• High quality of report writing and presenting complex information into a range of formats for various audiences.

• An eye for detail and appreciation of accuracy and precision. Passion for data, maps and using data to communicate the need for change.

• Good level of communication, able to convey data trends in an accessible way to non-experts, both verbally and in writing

• Proficient ICT skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

• High and demonstrable level of proficiency in Excel.

• High and demonstrable level of proficiency in GIS.

• Experience with data security, particularly privacy and compliance with…