Research Manager (Maternity Cover)

Dubit Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency specializing in children's entertainment is seeking a senior market researcher to manage and deliver projects, build client relationships, and develop insights. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in market research, particularly with children, and a valid driving license for fieldwork. This role offers a salary band of £40,000-£50,000 per annum, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Market Research.
• Experience in research with children/families preferred.
• Valid driving licence for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver both qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Serve as the lead client contact to build trusted relationships.
• Transform findings into story-led insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals by recommending methodologies.
• Promote and sell research services to clients.
• Apply experience to solve problems creatively.
• Manage and support team collaboration.

Skills

Market Research expertise

Client communication

Data visualisation

Sales experience

Strategic problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) | Location: Hybrid: 2 days from the office in Leeds city centre

Overview

Dubit is a digital agency specialising in children's entertainment, working with major brands such as Viacom, Netflix, Mattel, and PBS Kids. We partner with iconic properties like SpongeBob SquarePants, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, Lego, Thunderbirds, Made in Chelsea, and MoshiMonsters. As a full-service market research agency, we provide valuable insights to guide every stage of the digital product development process. We focus on understanding the behaviours, needs, and desires of children. Our team has been instrumental in shaping innovative projects that have positively impacted young audiences worldwide. We constantly push boundaries with new, cutting-edge research methods to uncover what truly matters to kids and young people. If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a forward-thinking company, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Mixed-Methods Expertise: Manage and deliver both qualitative and quantitative projects, drawing on experience across methodologies to address diverse client objectives.
• Client Partnership: Serve as the lead client contact, building trusted relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and proactively resolving challenges.
• Insight Development: Transform findings into story-led insights, using innovative data visualisation to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proposal & Methodology Design: Contribute to proposals by recommending the most effective methodologies to meet client objectives and budgets.
• Sales experience: A confident communicator with the ability to promote and sell research services to both existing and prospective clients.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Apply experience across multiple projects and subject areas to creatively solve problems and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support a range of team personalities, fostering collaboration and enabling individual growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Market Research, ideally with experience in research with children/families.
• In-office presence required for a minimum of 2 days per week; offices are based in Leeds City Centre.
• Must hold a valid driving licence for potential fieldwork in the local area.
• Provide your own suitable workstation for working at home (IT equipment will be provided by the company).
• Enhanced DBS check and an active DBS Update Subscription for safeguarding purposes when working with children and families; this will be arranged and paid for by the Company before commencing employment.

Additional Information

Join us at Dubit and be part of a team shaping the future of research. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, age, gender, disability, nationality, or any other protected characteristic. Salary band: £40,000-£50,000pa.