Insight Director: Public Perceptions & Policy Impact

BMG Research Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Pension

Annual holiday – flex option

Free fruit

Monthly Social Events

Hybrid working model

Job summary

BMG Research, a leading UK social research and analytics agency, is seeking an Insight Director for the Public Perceptions Practice. The role focuses on high‑profile public attitudes research, leading teams, and delivering evidence‑based recommendations to central and local government, regulators and public bodies.

You will design and deliver complex projects, grow client relationships, and contribute to winning proposals while mentoring staff and shaping the practice’s strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in market research, social research or public sector research.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Experience delivering public attitudes and behaviour research.
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insight.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience managing senior client relationships.
• Track record of successful proposal development and business growth.
• Strong project leadership and quality assurance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of quantitative, qualitative and mixed‑method research programmes.
• Advise clients on research methodologies and insight approaches.
• Oversee questionnaire design, discussion guides, stakeholder engagement and fieldwork.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance throughout the research process.
• Turn evidence into compelling stories, insight and recommendations.
• Present findings to senior client stakeholders and facilitate workshops.
• Drive business development and growing the client base.
• Mentor and coach colleagues and contribute to innovation.

Skills

Market research

Public sector research

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Leadership

Job description

BMG Research, a leading UK social research and analytics agency, is seeking an Insight Director for the Public Perceptions Practice. The role focuses on high‑profile public attitudes research, leading teams, and delivering evidence‑based recommendations to central and local government, regulators and public bodies.

You will design and deliver complex projects, grow client relationships, and contribute to winning proposals while mentoring staff and shaping the practice’s strategic direction.