Research Director

Elizabeth Norman; London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insight consultancy in London is seeking a Research Director to lead diverse and impactful research projects for major global brands. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quantitative research and client relationship management, with a passion for mentoring teams. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonuses, 30 days of annual leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual bonuses based on performance

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Clear career development path

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong career progression in research with a drive to grow.
• Experience leading various quantitative research projects.
• Hands-on approach and passion for client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow key client relationships.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper.
• Deliver impactful presentations.
• Craft winning proposals and design bespoke research solutions.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Quantitative research experience

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Team mentoring

Job description

We are on the lookout for aResearch Directorto join a growing and ambitious Insight Consultancy. They are a an independent, global agency that combines quant, qual and AI to tackle complex business questions, offering the team the chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects.

• New role – Research Director level
• Ad Hoc Quantitative Research
• Salary up to £85,000 + bonus
• London, hybrid

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead exciting research projects for some of the world’s biggest brands across multiple sectors – from retail and tech to entertainment and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and growing key client relationships
• Acting as aquality gatekeeper
• Getting hands-on quant research and delivering impactful presentations
• Crafting winning proposals anddesigning bespoke research solutions
• Supporting and mentoring team members, helping them progress in their careers

What we’re looking for:

• Strong career progression in research, with a drive to keep growing
• Experience leading quantitative research projects across different methodologies (e.g., brand tracking, segmentation, conjoint)
• A hands-on approach and a passion for delivering great client work

What you’ll get in return:

• 30 days annual leaveplus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Annual bonusesbased on performance
• Private healthcareand enhanced pension contributions
• A clear career development path
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued

Please apply for next steps. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.