Research Director

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insights consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Research Director for an 8-month contract. This role focuses on enhancing research effectiveness and driving operational excellence within a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in market research, with expertise in segmentation and operational design. This position is remote and offers flexible working, ideally 4 days a week. Competitive salary of £75k pro rata is provided.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in market research with mixed methods.
• Skilled in segmentation and brand tracking.
• Experience in operational design and improving workflows.

Responsibilities

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

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.