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With over 20 years’ experienceÌýacross academic,ÌýpublicÌýand commercial research environments, ²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ðÌýbrings a strong applied and client-focused perspective toÌýprojects. Prior to joining theÌýSocial Research Unit,Ìý²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ðÌýworked in a market research agency, developingÌýexpertiseÌýin commercially focused research design, robust dataÌýcollectionÌýand clear, actionable reporting. This combination of academic and commercial experience underpinsÌý²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ð’sÌýapproach to delivering research that is methodologically rigorous, ethicallyÌýsoundÌýand directly relevant to decision-makers,Ìý·É³ó¾±±ô±ðÌýremainingÌýresponsive to client priorities andÌýneeds.Ìý

With the Social Research Unit ²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ðÌýhasÌývastÌýexperience of leading and coordinating a wide range of research projects, including evaluations, socialÌýresearchÌýand market research studies.ÌýMelanie isÌýskilled in overseeing all stages of the research lifecycle, from shaping research questions and methodologies, through fieldwork planning and delivery, to analysis and dissemination of findings.Ìý²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ðÌýhasÌýbroadÌýexperience of leading and managing complex research projects fromÌýinceptionÌýthrough to reporting, and her natural talent for project management ensures projects areÌýdelivered in a smooth,ÌýeffectiveÌýand efficient manner.Ìý

MelanieÌýhasÌýstrongÌýexpertiseÌýin mixed-methods research design and evaluation. SheÌýregularly worksÌýwith qualitative and quantitative methods, selecting and combining approaches to best meet client needs and researchÌýobjectives.ÌýSheÌýis highly experienced in analysing and synthesising research data to generateÌýclear, actionableÌýinsight.ÌýSheÌýhas extensive experience inÌýcommunicating researchÌýinÌýclear and engaging ways toÌýsupport clients to use evidence toÌýinformÌýdevelopment, serviceÌýdesignÌýand strategic planning.Ìý

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MelanieÌýhas worked with a wide range of clients across local government, culture, health,ÌýemploymentÌýand skills.ÌýA key strength of ²Ñ±ð±ô²¹²Ô¾±±ð’s is her ability to build trusted and collaborative relationships with clients and project partners.ÌýRecent clients include Exeter City Council, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ City Council, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Culture, Marie Curie, RSM Consulting,ÌýSeetecÌýPluss, and the Devon, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ & Torbay Careers Hub. This breadth of experience reflects their ability to adapt research approaches to different sectors and organisational contexts, ·É³ó¾±±ô±ðÌýmaintainingÌýa consistent focus on quality,ÌýimpactÌýand usability.Ìý

Overall,ÌýMelanieÌýbrings a depth of experience in applied research, strong project managementÌýskillsÌýand a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.ÌýÌý