Research Manager/Senior Research Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Research Manager/Senior Research Manager to lead quantitative projects with major tech brands. The role involves project management from proposal to presentation, offering a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive work culture. This role is ideal for candidates with strong market research backgrounds and storytelling abilities, looking for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a market research agency, B2B experience is a plus.
• Comfortable leading client calls and crafting compelling 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 experience

Storytelling skills

Client management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Research Manager/Senior Research Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: [Client information missing]

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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

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

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Collaborate with in-house operations (no scripting or data processing required)

Qualifications:

• Solid experience in a market research agency (B2B experience is a plus). Agency and client-side experience also acceptable. You may be only 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
• Experience working within a tight-knit team (around 13 people) in a company of 30+
• Positive, supportive culture with room to grow, including opportunities for more junior hires