Research Manager

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Norman International is seeking a Research Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of quantitative research projects from proposal through delivery in a London hybrid setup. You will balance hands-on research with client leadership, mentoring junior researchers and contributing to business development.

You will turn complex data into clear, commercially focused insights and manage relationships across multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a market research or insights agency
• Strong quantitative research expertise
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Confidence presenting insights and building long-term client relationships
• Experience writing proposals

Responsibilities

• Leading and designing multiple quantitative research projects from proposal through to delivery
• Managing client relationships and acting as the main point of contact across a portfolio of accounts
• Overseeing fieldwork, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Turning complex data into clear, commercially focused insights and presentations
• Supporting business development through proposals and existing client growth
• Coaching and developing junior team members while helping shape team culture

Skills

Quantitative research

Project management

Client relationship building

Proposal writing

Team mentoring

Job description

• Research Manager role
• Quantitative Research
• London – Hybrid
• Salary from £40,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced quantitative researcher looking for a role that offers genuine variety, strategic client work, and the opportunity to shape both projects and people?

We are looking for a Research Manager to join an award winning insights consultancy. You will lead a diverse portfolio of research projects, and work with a broad mix of clients, delivering bespoke research programmes that solve real commercial challenges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands‑on research delivery with client leadership, commercial responsibility and mentoring more junior researchers.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and designing multiple quantitative research projects from proposal through to delivery
• Managing client relationships and acting as the main point of contact across a portfolio of accounts
• Overseeing fieldwork, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Turning complex data into clear, commercially focused insights and presentations
• Supporting business development through proposals and existing client growth
• Coaching and developing junior team members while helping shape team culture

What you'll need:

• Previous experience within a market research or insights agency
• Strong quantitative research expertise
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Confidence presenting insights and building long-term client relationships
• Experience writing proposals

If you're looking for a role where no two projects are the same and where you'll have the freedom to deliver tailored research that makes a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.

For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.