Associate Director – Social/Political - Tech & AI Empowered Quantitative Research Agency

Spalding Goobey Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tech & AI empowered research agency in London is seeking an Associate Director to enhance their social/political team. This role involves managing significant accounts, ensuring high-quality research, and leading team development within a dynamic environment focused on innovation. Ideal candidates will have experience in the social/political domain and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in social/political quantitative research.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own projects and manage large accounts.
• Develop the research team and support their work.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Job description

Associate Director – Social/Political - Tech & AI Empowered Quantitative Research Agency

This Tech & AI enabled agency is helping some of the most important companies, government departments, charities, and campaign groups navigate a year of elections, regulatory changes, and policy challenges. They seek to add a quant AD who is keen to join a dynamic and growing company and help them to nurture and develop their social/political teams’ capabilities and client base.

They are on a mission to close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight at the speed of software. You’ll be working with cutting-edge market research tools and analytical techniques and helping solve some of the hardest problems in public opinion analysis.

Their superstar researchers are the cornerstone of achieving this, and they are looking to expand by adding an AD with experience in the social/political space who will:

• Own projects.
• Manage some of their largest accounts.
• Help run and develop the team.
• Support colleagues in delivering excellent and impactful research & insight.
• Lead on client communications and deepen relationships.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and enhance the company’s brand.
• Set the standard – guarantee the quality of the work, improve processes, find new ways.
• Lead by example.

This is a truly unique opportunity for someone who is smart, diligent, and thrives on improving standards and helping others. If you are excited by the idea of joining a tech-based agency with an entrepreneurial spirit, using cutting-edge technology with strong growth plans (for its people and the company), then we would love to hear from you.