Manager, Primary Research

Condé Nast Germany; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus BH)

Pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Season ticket loans

Eye tests

Dog-friendly office

Magazine subscriptions

Learning Hub access

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Condé Nast is a global media company based in London, home to Vogue, GQ and more. We are seeking a Research Manager to lead end-to-end primary research initiatives across our print, digital, video and social brands.

You will translate consumer insights into strategic recommendations and partner with cross-functional teams worldwide. The role requires strong quantitative and qualitative skills, experience with survey software, and the ability to tell data-led stories that influence business

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional research experience.
• Expertise with primary and secondary research methods; hands-on background.
• Experience with survey programming software.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into data-led stories.
• Strong writing skills with crisp headlines and clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of primary research studies aligned to strategic goals.
• Own project management across multiple research initiatives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business questions into focused research objectives.
• Work with agencies and suppliers from RFP to fieldwork and analysis.
• Contribute to building and scaling internal research capabilities, tools and knowledge.
• Share insights and findings across teams and geographies.

Skills

Research experience

Primary & secondary research

Data synthesis

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Industry background

Tools

Survey programming software

Job description

Condé Nast is one of the world’s most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today’s most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company’s owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role:

Condé Nast is seeking a Research Manager to lead primary research initiatives that drive strategic decision-making for some of the world’s leading print, digital, video and social brands. You will represent the voice of the consumer to help drive strategic decision making at Condé Nast.

This role is responsible for owning end-to-end research projects, from design through delivery, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in elevating how research informs business strategy. The ideal candidate will have both strong quantitative and qualitative primary research skills as well as be comfortable analysing third party datasets.

This role reports to the Director, Advisory & Insights and will be based in our London office, along with working closely with teams out of the New York office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and execution of primary research studies, aligned to the company’s strategic goals, providing a deep understanding of the consumer through the lens of brands and trends
• Own project management across multiple research initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business questions into focused research objectives, while anticipating future needs
• Work closely with agencies and suppliers, from RFP to fieldwork and analysis, ensuring high quality deliverables
• Contribute to building and scaling internal research capabilities, tools, and knowledge
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Who are you:

• 4+ years of professional research experience
• Expertise with primary and secondary research methods, e.g. audience profiling / segmentation, brand strategy, market sizing, pricing studies, brand tracking and custom research; hands‑on background required
• Experience working with survey programming software
• Ability to synthesise data from multiple sources to develop best data‑led stories
• Strong writing skills — excelling at crisp headlines and communicating deep, insightful research
• Strong analytical and strategic sense, coupled with a creative eye and aesthetic
• Proactive and curious, with a desire to learn tools quickly and dig deeper into discovering new and better ways to surface insights
• Adept at navigating complex, global, matrix organisations and building strong relationships across functions and geographies
• A background in advertising, media, trend consultancy, research agency, or luxury brand is preferred

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 daysholiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.

• You’ll have access to a competitivepension scheme,Bupa Private Healthcare,Season ticket loansand eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, includingcore hours,10 remote days(from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to ourEmployee Assistance Programme, corporategym membershipand cycle to work scheme.

• We’re adog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts andmagazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.

• OurEmployee Resource Groupsprovide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.