Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

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

Job summary

A leading firm in market research is seeking a Research Manager/Senior Research Manager in Wakefield. This hybrid role requires a seasoned professional who can manage bespoke quantitative projects and deliver actionable insights for top tech brands. The company promotes a supportive culture, with a focus on growth and development within a small, dedicated research team.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency, B2B experience preferred.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting narratives.
• Consultative mindset and 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

Client Engagement

Data Analysis

Storytelling

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

AI Tools Interest

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Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 quantitative projects (with some qualitative work), from proposal to presentation.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Owning end-to-end delivery of research projects
• Leading proposal writing, questionnaire design, and fieldwork setup
• Working with clients to uncover meaningful insights
• Presenting findings clearly and confidently
• Collaborating 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 also suitable. You may be client-side if working in a relevant 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+
• Positive, supportive culture with room for growth, including more junior hires