Research Director (Quantitative)

WeAreAspire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Aspire Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Research Director (Quantitative) to lead high-impact, data-driven projects for top FMCG, Retail and Technology clients. This role offers hybrid working and strategic influence across client engagements.

You will oversee project delivery from design to debrief, mentor teams, develop new business, and drive client value with rigorous quantitative methods and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, influencing skills, and leadership experience.
• Experience in business development, pitching, gathering requirements, delivering client value, and managing complex projects successfully.
• Skilled in team management, mentoring, delegation, clear decision-making, strategic thinking, and handling challenging clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from start to finish, managing methodology, budgets, deadlines, analysis, debriefs, and client presentations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, pitches, ensuring account growth, and driving business profitability.
• Inspiring, mentoring, and developing teams, fostering creativity, productivity, skill growth, and a positive work culture.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership experience

Influencing skills

Job description

Are you a detail orientated senior researcher used to producing impactful solutions for your clients? Then you could be the perfect fit for this agency in this flexible senior research role!

JOB TITLE: Research Director (Quantitative)
SALARY: Up to £70k
LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

THE COMPANY

We are representing an agency who specialises in utilising quantitative techniques to produce insights for market leaders across the FMCG, Retail and Technology space. They are currently looking to bring on an enthusiastic and impactful Research Director. You will be integral to the delivery of quantitative projects.

KEY DUTIES

• Leading projects from start to finish, managing methodology, budgets, deadlines, analysis, debriefs, and client presentations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, pitches successfully, ensures account growth, and drives business profitability.
• Inspiring, mentors, and develops teams, fostering creativity, productivity, skill growth, constructive feedback, and positive work culture.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, influencing skills, and leadership experience.
• Experience in business development, pitching, gathering requirements, delivering client value, and managing complex projects successfully.
• Skilled in team management, mentoring, delegation, clear decision-making, strategic thinking, and handling challenging clients effectively.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer