Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research agency in Leeds is looking for a Research Manager/Senior Research Manager to lead impactful B2B projects with major tech companies. The role involves owning research projects from proposal to presentation, requiring strong consultative and storytelling skills. Join a supportive team in a hybrid working model, within a culture of growth and excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a market research agency, preferably B2B.
• Comfortable leading client calls.
• Strong consultative 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

Storytelling

Consultative Skills

Narrative Crafting

Market Research

B2B Experience

Quantitative Research

Qualitative Research

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI Tools

Job description

Research Manager/Senior Research Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

- Very competitive salary + bonus

- Hybrid working: 2 days/week in the office (Thames Valley area)

Are you a quant researcher passionate about transforming complex data into compelling, story-driven insights? Do you want to work on high-impact B2B projects with major tech companies?

We are seeking an experienced Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to lead bespoke quantitative projects (including some qualitative), from proposal to presentation.

You will collaborate with renowned tech brands on thought leadership, brand testing, and ad testing studies, all tailored, ad hoc projects—no trackers involved!

Responsibilities include:

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

Requirements:

• Experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency or client-side experience is acceptable, especially if relevant sector experience is present.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficient with tools like Excel and PowerPoint; interest in AI tools is a bonus
• Strong consultative and storytelling skills
• Team of 13 researchers within a company of 30+ employees
• Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office per week
• Positive and supportive culture with growth opportunities