Research Manager: Insight Strategy & AI-Driven Growth

Kantar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar is seeking a senior Research Manager in London to lead insight-driven projects for major brands. You will build trusted client relationships, oversee research programmes from brief to delivery, and translate data into actionable recommendations using AI-enabled approaches.

You’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, coach junior colleagues, and contribute to strategy while delivering high-quality outputs that drive growth and client satisfaction in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative research and delivering actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead research projects.
• Strong storytelling and communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and deliver insight-led solutions.
• Lead research projects from brief to delivery with high-quality outputs.
• Turn data into clear, commercially relevant insights and recommendations.
• Embrace AI, technology and automation to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and foster a supportive culture.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues and share knowledge.

Skills

Quantitative research

Brand insights

Creative insights

Innovation

Client relationship management

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI / automation awareness

Job description

Kantar is seeking a senior Research Manager in London to lead insight-driven projects for major brands. You will build trusted client relationships, oversee research programmes from brief to delivery, and translate data into actionable recommendations using AI-enabled approaches.

You’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, coach junior colleagues, and contribute to strategy while delivering high-quality outputs that drive growth and client satisfaction in a hybrid work environment.