Research Director (Qualitative)

WeAreAspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WeAreAspire is seeking a Research Director (Qualitative) to join their award-winning consultancy in London. In this role, you will lead strategic insight projects, manage teams, and develop client relationships while working on innovative market research solutions for global brands. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience and a strong background in qualitative research methods.

Qualifications

• Over five years' experience with broad client and category exposure.
• Skilled qual practitioner, detail-focused yet strategic.
• Experience in leading client growth and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic insight projects.
• Deliver commercially focused, story-led outputs.
• Drive business growth through proposals and innovation.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Proposal writing

Qualitative research methods

Team leadership

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Senior Talent Consultant at WeAreAspire | Hiring across Research & Insight throughout the UK and International markets

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

JOB TITLE: Research Director (Qualitative)
SALARY: Up to £80k
LOCATION: London

THE COMPANY

The client is an award winning research consultancy, working on projects around the globe. They utilize 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 Associate Director, who has experience in working on quantitative projects.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead and manage strategic insight projects, guide teams, nurture talent, and build strong client relationships.
• Deliver commercially focused, story-led outputs, combining methods, strategic thinking, and confident client presentations.
• Drive business growth through proposals, innovation, internal improvements, and thought leadership across industry platforms.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Over five years' experience with broad client and category exposure.
• Skilled qual practitioner, detail-focused yet strategic, adaptable, and effective in mixed method project teams.
• Leads client growth, writes winning proposals, develops talent, and brings added value through specialist methodologies.

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

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Market Research

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