Research Director

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

Job summary

A growing insights consultancy is seeking an Interim Research Director to lead research effectiveness and operational excellence. In this 8-month remote contract, you'll develop standardized research methods, improve workflows, and coach a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of market research experience and a passion for enhancing research usability and scalability. This role requires collaboration and the ability to engage deeply for impactful results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in market research with mixed methods experience.
• Skilled in segmentation, brand tracking, and operational design.
• Calm, confident, collaborative, and willing to engage deeply.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the development of standardized research methods.
• Improve workflows from quantitative setup to delivery.
• Coach researchers and embed best practices.
• Provide expert oversight on complex segmentations.
• Act as escalation support for senior leads.

Skills

Market research expertise

Operational design

Segmentation skills

Collaborative approach

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.