Research Director - Marketing Consultancy (Quantitative and Behavioural Science focus)

Evolve Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international brand and marketing consultancy as a Research Director, where you'll leverage your expertise in quantitative research and behavioural science to drive impactful strategies for top-tier brands. In this hybrid role based in Central London, you'll lead bespoke research projects, mentor a talented team, and cultivate strong client relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to work with innovative brands and contribute to their strategic decisions while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work culture. Regular career progression reviews ensure your growth and success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Regular career progression reviews

Collaborative work culture

Work with global brands

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing full-cycle quantitative research projects.
• Strong interest in behavioural science principles and methodologies.
• Advanced skills in data manipulation and report crafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research projects from design to client delivery.
• Manage key client relationships and act as a strategic advisor.
• Mentor and guide a team of researchers and analysts.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Behavioural Science

Client Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Proposal Writing

Education

Degree in Social Science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

TGI

GWI

Touchpoints

Telmar

Similarweb

Job description

Research Director - Marketing Consultancy (Quantitative and Behavioural Science focus)

Research Director - Marketing Consultancy (Quantitative and Behavioural Science focus)

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Job Title: Research Director – Top International Brand & Marketing Consultancy (Quantitative & Behavioural Science Focus)

Location: Central London – Hybrid working

We are recruiting for a talented Research Director to join a top international brand and marketing consultancy that blends behavioural science, strategic expertise, and cutting-edge research technology to help leading brands uncover deep human motivations and drive sustainable growth.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead full life cycle bespoke research projects—primarily quantitative, with some qualitative work—while guiding a team of researchers, analysts, and behavioural consultants. You'll take ownership of client accounts, driving strong relationships and helping to shape strategy and new business opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially savvy research professional who thrives on combining data-driven insight with behavioural understanding to influence major brands’ strategic decisions. You will also have the chance to work with some of the world’s most innovative and high-profile brands on exciting, impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end research projects, from study design, sampling and questionnaire development through to data analysis, reporting, storytelling, and client delivery.
• Manage and grow key client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor and ensuring best-in-class service.
• Mentor and guide a small team of researchers and analysts.
• Support and contribute to new business activities, including proposal writing and pitch presentations.
• Apply behavioural science insights to enrich research findings and influence brand and marketing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing full-cycle quantitative research projects within a research agency, media agency or consultancy.
• Strong interest in and application of behavioural science principles; comfort working with both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to manipulate data and craft compelling reports and presentations.
• Strong experience in client relationship management, team leadership, and supplier negotiation.
• Familiarity with tools like TGI, GWI, Touchpoints, Telmar or Similarweb would be a plus.

Why Join?

• Central London location with a hybrid working model
• Regular career progression reviews (every 6 months) offering clear paths for promotion and salary growth
• Voted one of the best companies to work for with a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Work alongside global, world-class brands on strategic, innovative projects
• Be part of a business that values your development, invests in your future, and celebrates success

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Advertising, and Research

• Industries

  Market Research, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services

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