Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in market research is seeking an experienced Research Manager or Senior Research Manager based in Manchester. This role involves delivering complex B2B research projects, collaboratively working with clients to extract insights and drive narrative through data. Enjoy a supportive culture, hybrid working arrangement, and growth opportunities in a tight-knit team.

Benefits

Positive, supportive culture

Room to grow with junior hires

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency.
• Comfortable leading client calls.
• Interest in AI tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of research projects.
• Lead proposal writing and questionnaire design.
• Work with clients to uncover meaningful insights.

Skills

Market Research

Storytelling

Client Interaction

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Consultative Mindset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 looking for an experienced Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to lead bespoke quant projects (with some qual), from proposal through to presentation.

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

Key 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)

Requirements include:

• Solid experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency and client-side experience also relevant. You may be client-side if working in a relevant sector.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficient with tools like Excel, PowerPoint; 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
• Room to grow, with more junior hires joining the team