Research Director - Quantitative

Harnham; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Work with high-profile clients

Job summary

A leading consumer consultancy in London is seeking a Research Director - Quantitative to lead impactful projects and engage with high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative research experience and exceptional client management skills. This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid setup and the opportunity to shape the consultancy's quantitative capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering quantitative research from design to insight.
• Strong client management and storytelling skills for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Q or similar analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end quantitative research projects.
• Analyse data to deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support new business through proposal development and pitch contributions.

Skills

Quantitative research

Client management

Storytelling skills

Data analysis using Q

Proactive in fast-moving environment

Tools

Q

Job description

Research Director - Quantitative

Salary: Up to £80,000
Location: London, UK - Hybrid, ~4 days per week

Are you a senior, hands‑on quantitative insight leader who thrives on turning data into strategic stories? A creative consumer consultancy is seeking a Research Director - Quantitative to join their agile, senior‑led team. This is a high‑impact role blending project leadership, client engagement, and business development, giving you the chance to shape and grow the consultancy's quantitative capability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end quantitative research projects across trackers, ad hoc studies, innovation, pricing, segmentation, and brand evaluation.

• Analyse data in-house using Q or similar tools and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

• Support new business through proposal development, pitch contributions, and expanding client relationships.

• Drive team collaboration, process improvement, and mentoring as the quantitative function grows.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering quantitative research from design to insight.

• Strong client management and storytelling skills for senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Q or similar analysis software.

• Commercially aware, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑moving, creative environment.

• Bonus: experience with qualitative research, multivariate analysis, AI tools, forecasting, or behavioural insights.

Why Join

• Work with high‑profile clients including FMCG, travel, spirits, and media.

• Lead and shape the quantitative arm of a thriving consultancy.

• Hands‑on, senior‑led, collaborative, and creative culture.

• Flexible hybrid setup in central London.

Hiring Timeline: Interviews underway, target hire by January 2026.

If you’re a curious, smart, and proactive insight leader ready to deliver real commercial and strategic impact, apply today.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Analyst

Industries

• Consumer Services