Implementation & Social Research Specialist

Job description / Role

This role is ideal for someone passionate about translating research into practice. You will contribute to policy pilots, behavioural interventions, and mixed-methods research to support the design and delivery of impactful public programmes.

Client Details

A progressive, government-affiliated organisation focused on strategic innovation and public sector transformation. Operating within a high-impact division, the team drives experimental and evidence-based approaches to complex policy challenges.

Description

* Conduct mixed-methods research integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches
* Design and evaluate behavioural interventions in policy sandbox environments
* Support real-world implementation of pilot programmes and policy initiatives
* Facilitate ethnographic and contextual research to inform programme design
* Collaborate with strategy and analytics teams to ensure evidence-based delivery
* Translate research insights into actionable implementation plans
* Contribute to human-centred design processes for public sector innovation

Job Offer

* Work at the intersection of research, design, and implementation in a high-impact division
* Be part of a pioneering team shaping future-ready public policy
* Exposure to strategic projects with national relevance
* Collaborative environment with experts in strategy, foresight, and analytics
* Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organisation

* 1-3 years' experience in policy design, implementation, or social research
* Exposure to innovation labs, policy sandboxes, or design-led public sector projects
* Strong skills in behavioural intervention design and pilot programme execution
* Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research integration
* Ability to work in cross-functional teams and translate insights into practice
* Emirati nationals preferred

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.