Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in market research is seeking a Research Manager or Senior Research Manager. The role involves leading bespoke quantitative projects with top tech brands, focusing on delivering impactful insights. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days in the office each week, with a positive culture and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Structure

Supportive Culture

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency (B2B experience preferred).
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives.
• Consultative mindset and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Storytelling

Market Research

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI Tools

Job description

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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 with well-known tech brands on thought leadership, brand and ad testing studies, focusing on ad hoc work without trackers.

Responsibilities include:

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

Requirements include:

• Solid experience in a market research agency (B2B experience preferred). Agency and client-side experience are both acceptable. Relevant sector experience is also considered.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficiency with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and an interest in AI tools is a bonus
• Consultative mindset and storytelling skills
• Part of a tight-knit 13-person research team within a company of 30+
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office
• Positive, supportive culture with room for growth and upcoming junior hires