Senior Qualitative Researcher

Linney Group Ltd.; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing services provider in Mansfield is seeking a Senior Qualitative Researcher for a fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering qualitative insights across various sectors, managing research that utilizes innovative techniques, and nurturing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in interviewing, analysis, and storytelling. The position requires presence in the office two days a week along with fieldwork travel. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking methods in qualitative research.

Benefits

Inspiring work environment

Career progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong skills in interviewing and moderation.
• Ability to analyze data and create compelling stories.
• Confident communicator who values collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver qualitative insights across varied sectors.
• Design and manage comprehensive research projects.
• Mentor junior researchers and co-design agile processes.
• Champion continuous innovation in research methodologies.

Skills

Interviewing

Moderation

Analysis

Storytelling

Client Relationship Building

Collaboration

Curiosity

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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Senior Qualitative Researcher

Linney is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. We are looking to appoint a senior qualitative researcher for a fixed-term contract.

As a senior qualitative researcher at Linney, you’ll deliver innovative qualitative insights across all sectors (including FMCG, retail and QSR) working closely with the qual team leader and wider team members.

You’ll design and manage research using biometric techniques, ethnography, co-creation, online communities, and interviews, turning complex findings into strategic narratives for senior stakeholders.

You’ll build strong client relationships, identify opportunities for innovation, and work with project management to deliver efficient, client-focused projects.

Mentoring junior researchers and co-designing agile processes with insight operations are key elements of the role.

Alongside delivering great work to clients, you'll champion continuous innovation, contribute to thought leadership, and help evolve research tools and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in interviewing, moderation, analysis and storytelling, and will be a confident communicator who values collaboration and curiosity.

Presence at our offices in Mansfield is required for two days per week, with additional travel needed for fieldwork.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about our diversity and inclusion policies, or about accessibility or any accommodations needed during your application process.

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