Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in market research seeks an experienced Research Manager or Senior Research Manager. This hybrid role involves leading bespoke quantitative projects with major tech brands, focusing on delivering insights through a consultative approach. Candidates should have solid agency experience and strong storytelling skills, working in a supportive culture with opportunities for upward mobility.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Positive, supportive culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency, B2B experience preferred.
• Experience leading client calls is essential.
• Interest in AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of research projects.
• Lead proposal writing and questionnaire design.
• Present findings clearly and confidently.

Skills

Market Research

Client Collaboration

Storytelling

Data Analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Consultative Mindset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Very competitive + bonus

• Hybrid – 2 days/week in the office (Thames Valley area)

Are you a quant researcher who loves turning complex data into sharp, story-driven insights? Looking to work on high-impact B2B projects with some of the biggest names in tech?

We're seeking an experienced Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to lead bespoke quantitative projects (with some qualitative aspects), from proposal to presentation.

You’ll collaborate closely with well-known tech brands on thought leadership, brand, and ad testing studies. No trackers, all ad hoc work!

Responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end delivery of research projects
• Lead proposal writing, questionnaire design, and fieldwork setup
• Work consultatively with clients to uncover meaningful insights
• Present findings clearly and confidently
• Collaborate with in-house operations (no scripting or data processing on your plate)

Requirements include:

• Solid experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency and client-side experience are both acceptable. Relevant client-side experience is also valued.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficient with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and an interest in AI tools is a bonus
• Consultative mindset and storytelling skills
• Team of 13 researchers within a company of 30+
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office
• Positive, supportive culture
• Opportunities for growth, with additional junior hires in the team