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I am Liz Murphy, a senior research and evaluation specialist with 16+ years of experience delivering policy and research projects across the UK and Europe. I lead multi-country studies, support cross-functional teams, and work with senior stakeholders to develop evidence-led insights. My work spans UK and European public policy research and business development, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. I excel at evaluating policy impact, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring researchers, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.…I am Liz Murphy, a senior research and evaluation specialist with 16+ years of experience delivering policy and research projects across the UK and Europe. I lead multi-country studies, support cross-functional teams, and work with senior stakeholders to develop evidence-led insights. My work spans UK and European public policy research and business development, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. I excel at evaluating policy impact, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring researchers, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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I am Liz Murphy, a senior research and evaluation specialist with 16+ years of experience delivering policy and research projects across the UK and Europe. I lead multi-country studies, support cross-functional teams, and work with senior stakeholders to develop evidence-led insights. My work spans UK and European public policy research and business development, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. I excel at evaluating policy impact, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring researchers, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.…I am Liz Murphy, a senior research and evaluation specialist with 16+ years of experience delivering policy and research projects across the UK and Europe. I lead multi-country studies, support cross-functional teams, and work with senior stakeholders to develop evidence-led insights. My work spans UK and European public policy research and business development, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. I excel at evaluating policy impact, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring researchers, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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I am Liz Murphy, a senior research and evaluation specialist with 16+ years of experience delivering policy and research projects across the UK and Europe. I lead multi-country studies, support cross-functional teams, and work with senior stakeholders to develop evidence-led insights. My work spans UK and European public policy research and business development, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. I excel at evaluating policy impact, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring researchers, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Data Visualization

Copywriting

Experience Level

Data Visualization

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Director at Verian

October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Based in Brussels, led multi-country qualitative and quantitative research for European Commission departments, associated institutions, and international organisations (ECB, US Department of State) on topics including digitalisation, rights and values, CAP, gender attitudes, and domestic/foreign policy. Secured new business, oversaw budgets, designed bespoke methodologies and reporting outputs, and ensured timely delivery. Managed research and operations teams, mentored junior researchers, and supported internal business development initiatives to improve delivery and efficiency.

Senior Consultant at York Consulting

September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023

Led proposal writing, research design, and project/client management; delivered evaluations in employment, skills, health and social care policy areas for UK government departments, local authorities, advisory bodies and not-for-profit organisations. Led service delivery and upskilling of team members; managed external partners and contributed to business development. Notable projects included the Innovation Fund (Family Safeguarding Evaluation) and DfE Opportunity Area research in Blackpool and Norwich, as well as pilots for Health Education England and Kirklees Council.

Senior Research Manager at DJS Research

January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019

Directed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research projects for public sector and not-for-profit clients; developed SPSS and Dimensions capabilities for analysis. Notable projects included pregnancy/discrimination in the workplace (with EHRC), Enterprise in Prisons Evaluation, Fourth Work-Life Balance Employer Survey, Apprenticeship Pay Survey 2014, and Evaluation of the 24+ Advanced Learning Loans, among others.

Senior Research Manager at Family, Kids and Youth

February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Wrote proposals, designed methodologies, and led analysis; oversaw literature reviews and the full lifecycle of research projects involving children, young people, parents, and educators. Led service provider procurement and management, coached junior staff on research methods and analysis, with clients including the Social Mobility Commission, BBC Worldwide, The Money Advice Service, RSPB, and the Royal Foundation. Conducted ethnographic/observational research for Ikea and readers’ studies for Foyles.

Research Manager at IFF Research

January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2016

Managed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method projects for public sector and not-for-profit clients; developed SPSS and Dimensions for analysis. Projects included BIS: Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination, Enterprise in Prisons Evaluation, Fourth Work-Life Balance Employer Survey, Apprenticeship Pay Survey 2014, and the Evaluation of the 24+ Advanced Learning Loans; Bar Standards Board: client experience in immigration services; Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman: customer experience; Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: communications research.

Researcher / Various Roles at Progressive Partnership / Aegis Media / University of Cumbria

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013

Delivered a range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research projects for UK and Scottish Government, public institutions, communications and non-profit clients; supported business development and client management across multiple roles.

Senior Research Manager at IFF Research

January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2016

Managed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research projects for public sector and not-for-profit clients; developed SPSS and Dimensions skills for quantitative analysis; notable projects included DfE-related studies, Bar Standards Board immigration client research, Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman CX studies, and the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England communications research.

Senior Research Manager at IFF Research

February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Wrote proposals, designed methodologies, led analysis, and oversaw literature reviews; managed full project lifecycles with children, young people, parents, and educators; led service provider procurement and management; coached junior colleagues on research methods and analysis techniques; clients included the Social Mobility Commission, BBC Worldwide, The Money Advice Service, RSPB, and the Royal Foundation; conducted ethnographic/observational research for Ikea and Foyles.