Senior Associate Director, Social Research & Analytics

Harnham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking an Associate Director for its Consulting & Analytics team, focusing on social research and analytics. The role involves owning and expanding strategic client relationships, overseeing complex research projects, and guiding business growth across foundations, public sector, and corporate clients.

The Associate Director will lead proposals, shape project direction, review analyses and reports, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in social research or a related consultancy environment.
• Strong track record leading both quantitative and qualitative research teams.
• Proven ability to build senior client relationships and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring Research Managers and developing research talent.
• Commercial mindset with interest in technological innovation and data-driven decision making.
• Solid understanding of social and political issues.

Responsibilities

• Own and expand client accounts and lead proposals in response to research briefs.
• Set project direction to ensure successful outcomes and high-quality deliverables.
• Review and shape analysis, reports, and presentations for clients.
• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Act as escalation point for client and delivery issues.
• Manage and develop Research Managers and analysts on the team.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive business development and improve research processes, leveraging technology and AI.

Skills

Client relationship management

Research leadership

Proposal development

Project management

Team mentoring

AI tools & tech

Tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

Harnham is seeking an Associate Director for its Consulting & Analytics team, focusing on social research and analytics. The role involves owning and expanding strategic client relationships, overseeing complex research projects, and guiding business growth across foundations, public sector, and corporate clients.

The Associate Director will lead proposals, shape project direction, review analyses and reports, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.