Associate Director

Brave Bison; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media consultancy is seeking a Research Manager / Associate Director specializing in Quantitative Research for the gaming and gambling sectors. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a primary research agency, strong client management skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like SPSS and Q. This hybrid role allows working remotely three days a week and offers numerous benefits including private medical insurance, personal development budgets, and a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Remote working for up to one month a year

£500 personal training budget

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a primary research agency managing quantitative projects.
• Demonstrable interest or experience in gaming and gambling.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and advanced skills in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects in gaming and gambling sectors.
• Design quantitative research materials and oversee fieldwork.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure project profitability.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methodologies

Client management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years in primary market research

Tools

SPSS

Q

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Manager / Associate Director (Quantitative)

Focus: Gaming & Gambling

Location: London or Leeds (Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office)

Experience: 5+ years in a primary market research agency

1. Who We Are

MTM is an international research and strategy consultancy specialising in media, technology, entertainment, advertising, and sport. We work with industry giants such as PlayStation, Activision, King, Flutter, Entainand major players in the media, technology and entertainment space to provide a bespoke service that provides exceptional quality outputs to our clients.

With around 60+ curious minds, we have a real drive for getting to the right answer—not always the easiest answer for our clients to hear, but the one that will help them move forward.

MTM is the research and strategy arm of Brave Bison, an award‑winning media, marketing and technology company that is home to brands such as SocialChain, a leading global social media marketing agency, and also Mark Ritson’s mini MBA.

2. The Role

We are seeking a seasoned quantitative specialist at the Senior Research Manager or junior Associate Director level. This role is specifically designed for a researcher with a deep‑stated passion for gaming and gambling, as you will lead these accounts in collaboration with our Head of Gaming.

This is an end‑to‑end research role. We are looking for a consultant who can navigate the entire project lifecycle—from complex proposal writing and methodology design to high‑level strategic debriefing.

Note for Applicants: This role requires significant experience within a primary research agency. We are looking for strategic thinkers and project leaders, not candidates from analyst‑only backgrounds.

3. Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Client Management

• Serve as a primary project lead and strategic advisor for key accounts in the gaming and gambling sectors.
• Maintain and grow strong, trusted relationships with clients, answering questions before they are asked and identifying nuances in their business challenges.
• Ensure all client deliverables communicate a clear, consistent, and impactful narrative with commercially relevant recommendations.
• Serve as the strategic bridge between complex data and actionable business insights.

End-to-End Project Delivery

• Act as the day‑to‑day project lead, working with junior members of the team, with limited involvement from senior team members for less complex projects.
• Lead the design of quantitative research materials, including questionnaires, stimulus, and table specifications.
• Oversee fieldwork and project timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to MTM’s high quality standards.
• Conduct expert interviews/stakeholder interviews to provide strategic context to underpin quantitative research insights.
• Present debriefs and facilitate workshops with senior client stakeholders.

Commercial & Team Leadership

• Draft and present high‑quality quantitative research proposals and prepare accurate project costs.
• Take responsibility for project profitability, including pipeline management and budget phasing.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing constructive feedback and hands‑on coaching to ensure high standards are met.

4. Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience & Skills

• Agency Background: 5+ years of experience working within a primary research agency managing quantitative projects.
• Sector Passion: A demonstrable interest and/or professional experience in gaming and gambling is essential.
• Technical Excellence: Proficiency in data analysis software such as Q or SPSS, alongside advanced skills in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint.
• Methodological Depth: Hands‑on experience with advanced data analysis methods, such as segmentation, conjoint, or regression analysis.
• Compliance: A strong understanding of the MRS Code of Conduct and GDPR.

Core Competencies

• Impactful Storytelling: Exceptional ability to simplify complex data into a clear visual and verbal narrative.
• Solution‑Focused: Calm and resilient when managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A proactive and inquisitive approach to both research methodologies (including AI) and client business problems.

5. What We Offer

We offer a whole host of benefits – from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package. Here’s a snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like:

• Impact: The chance to make a big impact quickly in a fast‑growing environment where you can carve out your own style.
• Private medical insurance: To keep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind.
• Income protection: We know it feels good to be covered, just in case.
• Calm Subscription: Now more than ever, it’s important to mind your mind!
• 25 days annual leave: Which increases with length of service, up to a max. of 30 days
• Christmas closure: No need to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period. Up to 3 days are on us!
• Birthdays off: One extra day to celebrate your big day
• Online coaching and mental health support: Unlimited via OpenUp
• Remote Working: Work abroad for up to one month a year.
• Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone.
• Bonus: A discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance of up to 10%.
• Development: A £500 personal training budget and support toward career development
• Culture: A hybrid working model with a vibrant social scene, including team lunches, book clubs, quizzes, and social events.

Finally, we’re proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.