Senior Research Manager

Survation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Survation in London is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead projects, manage a team of researchers, and work closely with clients while reporting to the CEO and senior management team. The role focuses on turning research into influential public policy and business insights within a London hybrid setup.

You will oversee design and execution of surveys, client advisory, and cross-functional collaboration with the analytics team. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years of agency research experience.
• Experience leading project teams and managing researchers.
• Experience advising clients on methodology and analysis.
• Interest in UK politics and public opinion.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams and deliver on deadlines and budgets.
• Design questionnaires and surveys to gather public opinion insights.
• Lead research projects from start to finish and oversee team output.
• Communicate findings to clients and stakeholders, including policymakers and journalists.
• Write public-facing reports, press releases and blogs with clear insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

Survation is Hiring a Senior Research Manager

Job Title: Senior Research Manager

Location: London, Hybrid (at least 3 days a week, inclusive of Tuesday to Thursday in Survation's London office)

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

About Survation
Survation is an independent research and polling company based in London, founded in 2010. We design and run surveys, focus groups, segmentations and statistical models for companies, charities, universities, public bodies and campaigns, and our findings regularly shape public debate, inform policy and make national headlines. We are a member of the British Polling Council and a Market Research Society Company Partner, and we publish the method and data tables behind every poll we release. Read more about who we are and working at Survation .

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Research Manager, with at least 4 to 5 years' agency experience, to join our growing research team. This is an important role reporting to the CEO and Senior Management Team, designed for someone who is passionate about public opinion and research and keen to develop the Survation research team and to help grow the business.

This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience in project management and leading a team of researchers on projects. You will ideally have skills in all elements of surveys and qualitative projects and be eager to further develop your existing management (both project and line) skills. You will want to develop how research translates into real-world influence - whether in government, media, or business and this is the perfect opportunity, running project teams efficiently and productively.

You will have experience of client handling and advising them on research methodology and analytical techniques while also working closely with our analytic team.

You will already have experience in business development and sales working closely with our Sales Unit too. You will head up one of our Research Sectors aiming to achieve annual sales and growth targets.

What You’ll Do

• Managing project teams while reporting to senior management and working to financial targets.
• Design questionnaires and surveys that gather valuable public opinion insights or address client research questions.
• Lead on research projects, ensuring high-quality execution from start to finish delegating tasks to the rest of the team and monitoring the team’s delivery and performance.
• Work with real data, performing analysis, checking accuracy, and generating insights.
• Engage with clients, supporting them with research findings and contributing to reports that shape decision-making.
• Assist in writing public-facing reports, press releases, and blog posts, helping to communicate research findings to wider audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and industry leaders.

What We’re Looking For

• An established researcher with genuine passion for research and polling,

with at least 4 to 5 years of agency experience.

• Experience with data analysis (academic or professional). Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data handling is required. Experience with statistical software such as R, Python or SPSS is a plus.
• Attend and lead client and supplier meetings alongside the project team, ideally having extensive experience in working with government, businesses, and the third sector.
• Interest in UK politics, public opinion, and current affairs.
• A very strong attention to detail and accuracy in research is critical.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain research findings clearly.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on different tasks as needed.

Why Join Survation?

• The opportunity to work on real-world issues that influence policy, business, and public debate.
• Exposure to high-profile clients, politicians, and industry leaders.
• A structured career path, with opportunities to grow within the company to senior management level working with the Chief Executive and senior management team.
• The chance to further develop public-facing skills, including writing and presenting research findings and also train and monitor junior researchers in these skills.

Application Deadline: 18th November 2026

Survation is a diverse organisation and takes pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Find out more about our Equal Opportunities policy on our website here .

Survation are an equal opportunities employer. Read our policy here .