Research Manager (Analytics)

Focaldata; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Manager to enhance analytics capabilities and lead major research projects. This role focuses on segmentation analysis, regression modeling, and automating analytical tasks. Join a dynamic team that values insights and data-driven decision-making. As part of this forward-thinking organization, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse clients and contribute to impactful research initiatives. If you are passionate about data and analytics, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the research landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in analytics and research using survey data.
• Strong proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics workstreams for major research projects.
• Independently manage end-to-end research and insight projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Exploratory Data Analysis

Survey Data Management

Tools

R

Python

Job description

About Us

We at Focaldata are on a mission to close the "understanding gap" between what organisations believe about people and reality. By leveraging AI, we provide deeper, more accurate insights at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.

We have built an amazing team of research industry experts and great engineers to reimagine what is possible in research. We do impactful work with organizations ranging from well-known brands to life-changing non-profits. Join us!

At Focaldata, we harness the latest tech to look beyond the numbers to create true insights into the public's thoughts. To do this, we have gathered an exceptional team of engineers and researchers. We are now looking for a Research Manager to focus predominantly on our analytics capabilities. This role will be key in pushing the boundaries of what we do and how we close the knowledge gap!

What you'll do

Role

This role offers the opportunity to significantly enhance the analytics capabilities of the team. You will lead our industry-leading modelling across various projects and industries by:

• Owning the analytics workstreams for major research projects, including segmentation analysis, factor reduction, and multi-level regression modelling.
• Setting best practices and standards for analytics, including segmentation.
• Automating common analytical tasks, particularly for trackers and long-term client projects.
• Independently managing end-to-end research and insight projects (primarily quantitative, but also qualitative and mixed methods).
• Contributing to and leading RFPs and other proposals.

Essential skills and experience

• 3+ years of analytics and/or research experience using survey data.
• Experience in conducting various statistical analyses, including factor reduction, multi-level/mixed-effect regression (linear and logistic), and segmentation/cluster analysis.
• Ability to perform exploratory data analysis and a passion for uncovering patterns and insights in data.
• Deep experience working with survey data, including wrangling, merging, cleaning, and weighting. Experience with publicly available datasets (e.g., census or ONS data) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and visualization.

Nice to have

• Experience with both frequentist and Bayesian statistical approaches.
• Understanding of the full market research project lifecycle.

Please note: this role is predominantly in-office (4 days a week).

Focaldata is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!

Salary Range: £55,000 - £65,000 per year (London).