Strategic Insight Director — 1-Year FTC (Hybrid Leeds)

Hannelius Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannelius Recruitment is seeking an experienced Insight Director on a one-year fixed-term maternity cover in the Leeds area. The role leads quantitative research projects, manages senior client relationships and oversees budgets to ensure commercially focused insights.

Location is Leeds with flexible hybrid arrangements; regular visits to the Leeds office are expected. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in market research, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering high-value client

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ relevant experience in market research agency environment.
• Strong quantitative research experience; FMCG, consumer or innovation research experience would be beneficial.
• Confident managing senior client relationships and complex, often fast-paced projects
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, revenue targets and account growth
• An experienced and collaborative team leader who is comfortable navigating challenges and finding practical solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quantitative research projects from proposal through to delivery, managing quality, timelines, budgets and resources
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and identifying opportunities to grow accounts
• Coordinate project teams and wider internal resources to ensure projects run efficiently and to a high standard
• Lead client debriefs and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that address business objectives
• Take responsibility for account financials, revenue targets, proposals, pipeline and new business opportunities
• Support the motivation, development and effective management of the wider team

Skills

8+ years market research

Quantitative research

Senior client relationships

Budget & revenue management

Team leadership

Job description

Hannelius Recruitment is seeking an experienced Insight Director on a one-year fixed-term maternity cover in the Leeds area. The role leads quantitative research projects, manages senior client relationships and oversees budgets to ensure commercially focused insights.

Location is Leeds with flexible hybrid arrangements; regular visits to the Leeds office are expected. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in market research, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering high-value client