Associate Director - Public Sector

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International invites applications for an Associate Director - Public Sector Research in London. The role is hybrid, with responsibility to lead research and insight projects from start to finish, guiding clients across government, local authorities, charities and regulators.

You will combine qualitative and quantitative methods, translate findings into clear strategic recommendations, and contribute to business development within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research experience.
• Experience with public sector or policy challenges.
• Excellent storytelling, presentation and client management skills.
• Experience leading projects and managing junior team members.
• Track record in business development and public sector tendering.
• Understanding of campaign evaluation, consultation and/or evaluation.
• Genuine interest in social/public policy issues and real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and insight projects from start to finish.
• Help clients understand audiences and navigate policy and social issues.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and stakeholder insights.
• Develop communications strategies for clients.
• Work with government, local authorities, charities, regulators and industry bodies.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Client management

Project leadership

Business development

Public sector tendering

Policy insights

Job description

• Associate Director - Public Sector Research


• London, hybrid


• Salary up to £55,000

About the company

We are working with a leading insight consultancy, who help organisations make confident decisions through a combination of research, data, analytics and strategic insight. They work across complex challenges where understanding people, audiences and wider social trends can make a real difference.

The role

We’re looking for an Associate Director with public sector research experience to work with clients across government, local authorities, charities, regulators and industry bodies.

You’ll lead research and insight projects from start to finish, helping clients understand audiences, navigate policy and social issues, and make better-informed decisions. You’ll work across qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, stakeholder insight and communications strategy.

About you

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research experience


• Experience working with public sector or policy-related challenges


• Excellent storytelling, presentation and client management skills


• Experience leading projects and managing junior team members


• A track record in business development and public sector tendering


• Understanding of campaign evaluation, consultation and/or evaluation


• A genuine interest in social and public policy issues and creating real-world impact

This is a great opportunity for a senior research or consulting professional to take a leading role in delivering high-impact insight for organisations tackling important challenges across society.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.