Zeeshan Rahman

Experience

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  Office for National Statistics

  Oct 2003 - Mar 2007

  Survey Methodologist

  Qualitative research: conduct in-depth interviews and moderate focus groups to explore topics areas, and analyse the qualitative data collected.Questionnaire design: carry out cognitive interviews and expert reviews of survey data collection instruments.Quantitative research: statistical analysis of data from large government surveys.Write reports, papers, technical specifications and guidance documents. Management of an assistant survey methodologist and an administrator.Teach on the MSc in Official Statistics. Show less

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  Lifelong Learning UK

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2011

  Senior Research Officer

  Survey management: design and conduct surveys, analyse survey data, produce outputs and disseminate findings.Analysis of secondary data: identify, gather and analyse labour market information from a broad range of national and sector specific data sources. Partnership working: work with government departments, sector bodies, and other stakeholders to identify employer and workforce requirements. Contract management: write project specifications, evaluate tenders and manage agencies.Project management: manage and deliver projects to time, cost and quality.Management of research officer. Show less

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  City & Guilds

  Feb 2011 - now

  Development of strategy and plans covering research activity, staff training and development, communication, and external relations.Delivery of research projects relating to education policy, products and services, including qualifications and assessments. Management of staff with a focus on providing appropriate advice and support, and improving performance, motivation and skills.Building strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.Management of research budget and external contracts. Show less Quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate products and services, with a focus on assessment reliability, validity and comparability.Development of tools enabling assessment teams to evaluate assessment performance data and statistics. Training of staff to use tools and software. Consultancy and technical advice on key projects and activities, including incident management and quality reviews.Dissemination of research findings through papers, reports, and conference presentations to enhance the City & Guilds brand and reputation. Show less

  • Senior Technical and Statistical Research Manager

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Assessment Research, Measurement & Performance Manager

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2024

  • Interim Head of Research

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Research Manager - Learning & Assessment Design

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2015