Research Director - Behavioural Science

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insight consultancy seeks an experienced Research Director in Behavioural Science to shape strategic insights for top clients. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to lead talented teams and manage complex projects with significant influence on communications and behavioral outcomes. Ideal for candidates with a proven track record in applying behavioural science within consultancy or agency frameworks.

Qualifications

• Commercially experienced Research Director with a proven track record in agency or consultancy.
• Proficient in applying behavioural science techniques to client challenges.
• Strong communicator able to distil insights into impactful stories.

Responsibilities

• Lead Behavioural Science projects and embed techniques within business.
• Manage complex projects and build strong client relationships.
• Deliver evidence-based recommendations influencing customer experience.

Skills

Behavioural Science

Project Management

Communication

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Resources Group

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Research Director - Behavioural Science

Leading Insight Consultancy

Central London (Hybrid 1-2 office days)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Director who is an expert in Behavioural Science to take a leading role in shaping strategic insight for top clients.

You’ll be joining an established Behavioural Science team with the scope to stretch your thinking, apply your expertise to commercial challenges, and collaborate with clients and researchers across diverse sectors, from FMCG and retail to tech, finance and public. With access to cutting-edge methodologies, neuroscience, and the latest thinking in human understanding, you’ll work to deliver powerful, evidence-based recommendations that influence communications, customer experience and behavioural outcomes.

This role will suit if you are excited by the opportunity to champion and embed Behavioural Science techniques in projects across business, build strong client relationships and lead talented project teams. You’ll be confident managing complex projects, in creating behavioural design solutions for messaging or journeys, and motivated to lead pitches to win behavioural science-led projects.

We’re looking for a Research Director who is curious and collaborative, able to link quantitative, qualitative and behavioural disciplines with a commercial lens and is always looking to connect the dots between what people think, feel and do. You’ll be a brilliant communicator, able to distil insight into stories that land with impact.

If you're a commercially experienced Research Director and Behavioural Scientist with a proven track record gained in an agency or consultancy in applying behavioural science techniques to client challenges, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply or for further information please contact Deborah Lewis, Director, Resources Group on [emailprotected] or call 0207 242 6321.

Applications will only be considered from those based in the UK with current UK working rights.

About Resources Group

With over twenty five years’ experience helping thousands of Researchers, Insight Specialists and Data Analysts in their career moves, no one has better knowledge of the Market Research, Insights and Marketing Strategy job market than Resources Group. Our consultants take the time to understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing impartial advice and finding you the best career move, with access to an unrivalled range of opportunities with top employers in the sector - visit our website for many more options!

Resources Group’s Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background