Research Director (Qualitative)

We Are Aspire; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to manage strategic insight projects. The role involves leading teams, delivering impactful presentations, and driving business growth through innovative proposals. Ideal candidates will have over five years of qualitative research experience and a strong ability to build client relationships.

Qualifications

• Over five years' experience in market research.
• Skilled qualitative practitioner with strategic focus.
• Experience in leading project teams and client growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic insight projects.
• Deliver commercially focused outputs and client presentations.
• Drive business growth through proposals and thought leadership.

Skills

Qualitative research

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Job description

Are you a research candidate looking to accelerate your 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 worldwide. They utilize data, technology, and creativity combined with cutting-edge research techniques to provide insightful solutions for some of the world's biggest brands across various sectors.

Role Overview

They are currently seeking an Associate Director with experience in quantitative projects to join their team.

Key Duties

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

Skills & Experience

1. Over five years' experience with broad client and category exposure.
2. Skilled qualitative practitioner, detail-focused yet strategic, adaptable, and effective in mixed-method project teams.
3. 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!

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