Research Director (Advertising)

Aspire; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research company in London seeks a Research Director to evolve their research strategy and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ad effectiveness and cross-media research. This role offers a salary of up to £80k and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join a company that values creativity and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in ad effectiveness and cross-media research.
• Confident leader able to navigate complex environments.
• Exceptional communicator who builds strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Evolve research strategy and drive innovation.
• Lead pricing proposals and revenue growth.
• Cultivate senior client relationships and mentor team.

Skills

Ad effectiveness expertise

Cross-media research

Digital and commercial credentials

Strong communication

Job description

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 (Advertising)
SALARY: Up to £80k
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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