Associate Director – Mixed Methods Research (Education / Students / Youth)

Hannelius Recruitment; Epsom and Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Associate Director to lead complex research projects and improve client relationships in the education and youth research sectors. You will apply your experience in mixed-methods research to provide strategic input and mentor junior researchers. This position offers a salary of £52-56k, with opportunities for influence and autonomy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mixed-methods research, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Experience in education, higher education, student or youth research.
• Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research programmes from design to delivery.
• Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Deliver high-impact insights through storytelling.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Job description

Location: Home County, with flexible working arrangements

Salary: £52-56k Dependent on Experience

An established, independent social and market research consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director to play a key role in its continued growth.

This role is ideal for an experienced mixed-methods researcher with a strong background in education, higher education, students and / or youth research, who is ready to take on greater strategic, commercial and leadership responsibility.

This is a great opportunity to influence research design with genuine autonomy and strategic input. The work you will be involved in informs real-world decisions across education and youth sectors and you will be in a supportive, intellectually curious environment that values quality and insight.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will sit at the heart of the business, leading complex research programmes, strengthening long-term client relationships, and raising the impact and quality of research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee mixed-methods research projects from design to delivery
• Designing and overseeing complex qual, quant and mixed-methods studies
• Add strategic value to methodologies, analysis and reporting
• Ensure projects meet client objectives, timelines and budgets
• Deliver high-impact insights through clear storytelling and client-ready outputs
• Lead senior client relationships and contribute to account growth
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Mentor and develop researchers across multiple levels
• Contribute to thought leadership, proposals and wider business initiatives

Requirements

• At least 5+ years’ experience in mixed-methods research (qual and quant)
• Experience in education, higher education, student or youth research
• Professional experience working within a Market Research agency or consultancy environment
• Strong client-facing skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and resources

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]

To be considered you must hold a valid UK working permit or a visa.

Hannelius Recruitment is a boutique agency, operating across various sectors and connecting top talents with leading corporations in the field of market research