Associate Director - Randomised Controlled Trials

Job Details

Associate Director – Trials

Location: London, UK

Contract: Permanent, Hybrid

About Verian

Verian is a purpose-led company, delivering high-impact projects that shape public policy and drive social change. From education to health, crime to energy, our projects make a real difference.

With offices in 15 countries, our consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector organisations to make informed decisions and improve people’s lives.

Operating globally, Verian has offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States.

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About the Team

The Trials team designs and delivers field trials and online experiments across a range of public policy areas. Working with clients including government departments, regulators and What Works Centres, we generate robust evidence that informs policy, improves public services and helps organisations understand what works in practice.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Associate Director to join our growing Trials team.

You'll play a key role in delivering randomised controlled trials and online experiments, supporting project design, delivery and reporting. You'll work closely with clients and stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and help develop junior team members within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

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What You’ll Do

- Deliver randomised controlled trials and online experiments, supporting project design, implementation, data collection, and reporting.

- Manage projects and project teams to deliver high-quality outputs on time and to budget.

- Work closely with clients and stakeholders throughout the research process.

- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

- Identify and help mitigate delivery risks.

- Support and develop junior team members.

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What You’ll Bring

- Experience delivering field trials or online experiments.

- Ability to manage projects and project teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

- Experience working with clients and stakeholders.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

- Excellent writing skills.

A bonus if:

- Experience of statistical analysis, please tell us what programs you work in

- Experience of conducting literature reviews

- Expertise in a particular policy area or areas

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Why Verian?

- Work on socially meaningful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment

- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

- Professional growth and development opportunities

Ready to make an impact? Join Verian and help build high-performing teams!

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about turning data into insights that impact society, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online today, with your CV & Cover Letter and if your profile matches, we’ll be in touch for an initial exploratory interview.

We encourage applications from all sections of society and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.

Learn more about us at veriangroup.com