Operational researchers analyse how organisations can improve the way they work.
£20,000 Starter
to£80,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree in operational research, maths or other relevant subject, for example:
Some employers may prefer you to have a postgraduate qualification in operational research or management science.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get into operational research if you've got related experience from industry, for example in research and development, or project management.
Joining a professional body like The Operational Research Society may improve your career prospects.
You can find out more about careers in operational research from The Operational Research Society.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in an office or from home.
With experience you could become a project or team leader, then manager of an operational research department.
You could also become self-employed as a management consultant.
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