Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic company in Reading is seeking a Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to lead bespoke quant research projects for leading tech brands. This role involves delivering insights, proposal writing, and collaborating with a supportive team, offering a hybrid work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Positive, supportive culture

Room for growth

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in a market research agency; B2B experience is a plus.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives.
• Interest in AI tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Storytelling

Consultative mindset

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 quant projects (including some qualitative research), from proposal to presentation.

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

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:

• Experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency and clientside experience are both acceptable, especially if relevant to the sector.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficient 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 within a company of 30+
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office
• Positive, supportive culture with room for growth and new junior team members