Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company seeks a Research Manager or Senior Research Manager to drive bespoke quantitative projects. Ideal candidates will have solid research agency experience with a focus on B2B. Join a supportive team of over 30, with opportunities for growth and a positive culture in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Very competitive salary + bonus

Hybrid working model

Positive, supportive culture

Room for growth with additional hires planned

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency; B2B experience a plus.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting narratives.
• Consultative mindset with storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

Client Communication

Storytelling

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Very competitive salary + bonus

• Hybrid working – 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 quant projects (including some qualitative work), from proposal to presentation.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end delivery of research projects
• Lead proposal writing, questionnaire design, and fieldwork setup
• Work consultatively 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 is a plus). Agency and client-side experience are both acceptable. Client-side candidates may be from relevant sectors.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling narratives
• Proficiency with tools like Excel and PowerPoint; interest in AI tools is a bonus
• Consultative mindset and storytelling skills
• Be part of a tight-knit 13-person research team within a company of over 30 employees
• Hybrid working model: 2 days/week in the office
• Positive, supportive culture
• Room for growth, with additional junior hires joining the team