Head of Research

Spalding Goobey Associates; Newbury; Híbrido; GBP 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus

Hybrid work

Leadership role

Resumo da oferta

Spalding Goobey Associates is seeking a Head of Research / Research Director to lead the B2B/Tech research practice in the Western Home Counties. You will direct the department, shape methods, drive strategy, and partner with senior leadership to elevate client impact. This is a high-visibility, top-table role.

You will champion rigorous research, guide complex programmes, and turn findings into strategic advice. A strong track record in leadership and client development is essential.

Qualificações

• Experience leading a sizeable research function.
• Senior leadership experience.
• Strong ability to translate complex findings into client value.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the research department and set strategy and standards.
• Mentor and develop senior managers and researchers.
• Shape business strategy and drive client value through insights.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Research leadership

Quant research

Client relationships

Team development

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Head of Research / Research Director - B2B/Tech Experts

Highly Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Western Home Counties (Hybrid/2 days in the office)

A superb opportunity for an experienced research leader to take the helm of the research consulting department at a highly regarded B2B technology research consultancy. They work with international technology clients on the questions shaping their markets and have built a strong reputation for their sector expertise and consultative approach.

Experience within B2B Tech would be a real advantage, but just as important is a genuine curiosity about technology, clients' markets and the future of research and consultancy.

You will have the authority to set the direction, priorities and standards for the whole department, building strong, accountable managers and a team that consistently delivers, learns and improves. As part of the senior leadership team, you will also play a key role in shaping business strategy and company-wide performance, so this is a genuine seat at the top table.

This is very much a role for someone who wants to make their mark rather than maintain the status quo. You will build on what already works well, identify what needs to change and have the confidence to make the difficult calls and see them through. There is real scope to strengthen research best practice and workflows and to turn new ideas, technology and practical applications of AI into measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and client value.

You will be an accomplished quant researcher in your own right, with the credibility to challenge experienced consultants, guide complex programmes and recognise where good work can become exceptional. You will champion a consultative approach that gets underneath the business question and turns complex findings into compelling stories and advice that matters. Commercially, you will understand how decisions within Research affect revenue, profitability, utilisation and growth, and you will work closely with Account Management on key client relationships, major pitches and account development.

To be considered, you will have led a sizeable consultative research function within an established market research agency or consultancy, ideally through a layer of experienced managers, and have a strong track record of improving performance and developing talent. You will also have experience of operating at senior leadership level.

The business has a collaborative senior team where challenge is welcomed and ambitious ideas are turned into results.

This is a rare chance to lead a talented team, develop its next generation of leaders and leave a lasting mark on a specialist consultancy.