Research Director

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insights consultancy is looking for an Interim Research Director to lead research effectiveness and operational excellence during an 8-month contract. You will standardize research methods, improve workflows, and coach a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in market research, expertise in segmentation and operational design, and be collaborative and proactive. This remote role is flexible and may require 4 days a week commitment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in market research with mixed methods experience.
• Skilled in segmentation, brand tracking, and operational design.
• Calm, confident, collaborative, and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the development of standardized research methods.
• Improve workflows from quant setup to delivery.
• Coach researchers and embed best practices.
• Provide expert oversight on complex segmentation and tracking projects.
• Support senior leads without managing day-to-day.

Skills

Market research

Segmentation

Operational design

Coaching

Collaboration

Job description

New Role - Interim Research Director (8 month contract)

Salary - £75k pro rata

Location - Remote

Ideally 4 days a week

Are you a research operations expert who thrives on fixing inefficiencies and creating clarity? A growing insights consultancy is looking for an Interim Research Director to lead on research effectiveness, drive operational excellence, and guide a high-performing team through a crucial 8-month period.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and lead the development of standardised research methods and playbooks
• Improve workflows from quant setup to delivery
• Coach researchers across all levels and help embed best practice
• Provide expert oversight on complex segmentations and tracking projects
• Act as escalation support for senior leads without being in the day-to-day

About you

• 10+ years in market research with mixed methods experience
• Skilled in segmentation, brand tracking and operational design
• Calm, confident, collaborative and not afraid to roll your sleeves up

This is an ideal role for someone who’s part strategist, part fixer, and passionate about making research more usable and scalable.