Research Director (Ad-Effectiveness)

We Are Aspire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research consultancy is seeking a Research Director to advance their career in a hybrid role. Responsibilities include evolving research strategy and driving innovation. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in ad effectiveness and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90k in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ad-effectiveness projects.
• Strategic and financially literate leadership.
• Ability to mentor and uphold research best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evolve research strategy to match client needs.
• Drive innovation and shape team culture.
• Refine workflows and champion operational excellence.

Skills

Deep expertise in ad effectiveness

Cross-media research

Strong digital and commercial credentials

Exceptional communicator

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Job description

Overview

Are you a research candidate who is looking to advance their career? Then you could be the perfect fit for one of the largest market research companies in this flexible Research Director position.

JOB TITLE: Research Director (Ad-Effectiveness)
SALARY: Up to 90k
LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

THE COMPANY

The client is an award winning research consultancy, working on projects around the globe. They utilise data, technology and creativity combined with cutting edge research techniques to provide sharp thinking for some of the world\'s biggest brands in a variety of sectors.

They are currently looking to bring in a Research Director, who has experience in working on Ad-effectiveness projects.

KEY DUTIES

• Evolve research strategy, shape team culture, drive innovation; ensure alignment with client needs and business objectives.
• Lead pricing, proposals, revenue growth; partner on forecasting, craft strategic commercial narratives with senior leadership.
• Cultivate senior client relationships, champion operational excellence, refine workflows, mentor team to uphold research best practice.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Deep expertise in ad effectiveness and cross-media research with strong digital and commercial credentials.
• Strategic, financially literate leader balancing growth and efficiency; confident navigating ambiguity and complex environments.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer; builds strong relationships, stays calm under pressure, energised by leadership challenges.

Interested in this Research Director role? Apply now and let's have a chat!

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