Research Director (Higher Education)

Aspire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire is seeking a Research Director (Higher Education) in London (Hybrid) to lead and grow the higher education research portfolio for a market research agency dedicated to public value. You will manage client relationships, develop opportunities, and deliver strategic insights to universities and policymakers.

The role requires senior leadership in market research with a track record of translating complex issues for diverse audiences, and the ability to drive business growth within the

Qualifications

• Strong higher education sector knowledge and understanding of university priorities.
• Proven market research or consultancy experience with client relationships.
• Confident communicator with proposals and translating complex issues for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Grow the higher education portfolio by developing client relationships and opportunities.
• Lead high-profile research to support universities, policymakers and higher education bodies.
• Strengthen the HE offer through innovative research and industry networking.

Skills

Higher education sector knowledge

Market research consultancy experience

Client relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Are you a senior researcher with a background within the social and public sectors? Then you could be the perfect fit for this market research agency in this flexible role!

JOB TITLE: Research Director (Higher Education) SALARY: Depending on Experience LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

THE COMPANY

We are representing an independent social and market research agency, founded to help government understand business needs, now one of the UK's largest while remaining focused on public value and societal impact. They deliver end-to-end research, combining quantitative and qualitative insight with deep sector expertise to explain what's happening, why it matters, and how to respond.

They are now looking for a Research Director to join their team:

KEY DUTIES

• Grow the higher education portfolio by developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to work-winning activity.
• Lead high-profile research supporting universities, policymakers and higher education bodies to address key sector challenges.
• Strengthen the higher education offer through innovative research, thought leadership, networking and understanding emerging sector priorities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong higher education sector knowledge, understanding university priorities, stakeholders, strategic challenges and the value of insight.
• Proven market research, consultancy or professional services experience, with strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator with experience developing proposals, supporting business growth and translating complex issues for diverse audiences.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer