Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chelmsford seeks a Research Manager/Senior Research Manager to lead impactful quantitative research projects for high-profile tech clients. The role requires strong data storytelling, client collaboration, and end-to-end project management, with a positive and supportive culture in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for growth

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a market research agency.
• Ability to lead client calls and craft narratives.
• B2B experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative research

Storytelling skills

Consultative mindset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

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Location: Chelmsford

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

- Very competitive salary + bonus

- Hybrid work: 2 days/week in the Thames Valley office

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 will work closely with well-known tech brands on thought leadership, brand, and ad testing studies. This role involves ad hoc work, not trackers.

- Own end-to-end delivery of research projects

- Lead proposal writing, questionnaire design, and fieldwork setup

- Collaborate with clients to uncover meaningful insights

- Present findings clearly and confidently

- Work with in-house operations (no scripting or data processing required)

Requirements:

- Experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency and client-side experience are both acceptable. Client-side experience in a relevant sector is also suitable.

- Ability to lead client calls and craft compelling narratives

- Proficiency with tools like Excel and PowerPoint; interest in AI tools is a bonus

- Consultative mindset and storytelling skills

- Part of a tight-knit, 13-person research team in a company of over 30 employees

- Hybrid working: 2 days/week in the office

- Positive, supportive culture

- Opportunities for growth, with upcoming junior hires in the team