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Operations Director | Dublin-Based Research Agency.

Are you a seasoned operations leader looking for a role where your strategic expertise can make a direct impact? Imagine being at the forefront of an organisation that helps shape critical decisions with real-world data.
  • 🏛️ The Company

    Our client is one of Ireland’s most respected market research consultancies, offering high-quality, data-led solutions to clients across a range of industries. As the main insights provider within a prominent media group, their work informs business strategy and public opinion alike. Based in Dublin, they’re seeking an Operations Director to lead their operational teams and elevate the business to the next level. Our client offers a hybrid working environment with core hours from 10am to 4pm and a half-day Friday every other week!

  • 🚀 The Opportunity

    As the Operations Director, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of several key departments: Data Processing, Field Teams, the Telephone Centre, and Charting. From setting strategic objectives to optimising processes, you’ll be responsible for:

    Leading diverse teams—driving collaboration and performance
    Enhancing efficiency—implementing process improvements and meeting KPIs
    Managing resources—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget
    Client interaction—working closely with account managers to exceed client expectations

  • 😀 The Candidate

    The ideal candidate will have:

    • Proven experience in operations within a market research agency
    • Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects
    • Strategic vision, combined with hands-on leadership and process improvement expertise

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      Senior Programme Manager – Healthcare AI.

      • ÂŁ76,000
      Our client is a pioneer in solving complex global problems through challenge prizes. With a history of delivering over 90 transformative competitions, they have awarded £250m to groundbreaking innovators worldwide. Their challenges drive unprecedented advancements, and this prize is a perfect example – it recently led to a solution for diagnosing a disease in under 45 minutes. Now, the focus shifts to another disease, and this is where your leadership comes in.
      • Why Join?

        Imagine leading a global programme that could unlock the next frontier in medical innovation. You’ll spearhead a transformative AI challenge targeting a complex disease, currently with no cure. If you’re someone who thrives on turning the impossible into reality, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of AI and biotech, guiding innovators towards breakthroughs that will change lives

      • The Day-to-Day:

        As the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll lead the “Prize” for this rare disease, creating the conditions that will attract the brightest AI minds to tackle this elusive disease. You’ll engage global biotech, pharma, and research experts, managing every aspect from innovator recruitment to overseeing the testing phases that will reveal the next game-changing treatment. Your role will also involve orchestrating international collaborations, coordinating expert panels, managing budgets, and driving a strategic communications campaign to raise awareness of the prize.

      • The Ideal Candidate:

        You’re a proven enabler of innovation, someone who can navigate complex, multi-stakeholder projects with ease. You’ll bring extensive experience in managing large-scale research or biotech initiatives, ideally with a focus on AI, life sciences, or healthcare innovation. You are skilled at juggling the demands of diverse partners, from academics to regulators, and can communicate complex ideas in clear, compelling ways. With a strategic mindset and strong organisational acumen, you’re not only capable of leading a team but also of inspiring others to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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        Senior Insight Manager – FMCG.

        • ÂŁ75,000
        Our client is a leading player in the food industry, deeply committed to putting the consumer at the heart of everything they do. They believe in the power of understanding shoppers and consumers, utilising insights to fuel innovation and brand growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team where your insights will inspire change and drive business success.
        • Why Join?

          Are you passionate about uncovering the hidden needs and desires of consumers? Do you want to be the driving force behind innovation, brand strategy and growth for well-known food brands? If you thrive on influencing decisions at the highest level through powerful insights, this is your chance to shape the future of brands and make a real impact.

        • The Day-to-Day:

          As Senior Insight Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for consumer and shopper insights. You will lead the charge on ensuring that consumer data is turned into actionable insights that directly shape brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and product innovation. Your key responsibilities will include:

          – **Leading Insight Development:** You’ll own the insight agenda, working with internal teams to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities.

          – **Consumer Champion:** Be the voice of the consumer across the business, ensuring that brand decisions are rooted in deep understanding and consumer focus.

          – **Strategic Partnering:** Collaborate with the Marketing and Commercial teams to influence brand positioning, marketing plans, and shopper marketing strategies.

          – **Insight Delivery:** Translate complex data from various sources into clear, actionable recommendations that support brand growth and innovation.

          – **NPD & Innovation Support:** Work closely with the Innovation Team to ensure consumer insights drive the development of new products and marketing strategies

        • The Ideal Candidate:

          You’re not just experienced in insights; you live and breathe consumer understanding. You’re able to balance data with creativity, bringing fresh perspectives to the table and challenging the status quo. You should have:

           

          – A **strategic mindset** that allows you to influence at a senior level and bring others along with your vision.

          – Proven experience in **consumer insight,** preferably within the food industry, with a strong understanding of brand and marketing strategy.

          – **Curiosity and creativity** – you love digging into data but are also always thinking “what’s next?” and finding innovative ways to engage consumers.

          – Strong **stakeholder management** and influencing skills – people listen when you speak, and you know how to bring data to life.

          – Experience with **NPD** and a passion for working on innovation platforms to drive business growth.

           

          Are you ready to take consumer insights to the next level and help shape the future of iconic food brands? Apply now to make your mark.

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          Strategy Manager | Research & Strategy.

          • ÂŁ110,000
          Do you have a passion for technology, AI, media, and entertainment? Are you excited to work with some of the world’s most innovative companies? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact! 🚀
          • The Client

            Our client is a dynamic boutique strategy and insight consultancy, working at the forefront of tech, AI, app development, media, and entertainment. From helping a mobile OS shape its product offering to assisting public cloud platforms in defining their go-to-market strategies, this is a place where your passion for tech meets world-class research. 🌟

          • The Day-to-Day

            As a Strategy Manager, you’ll take ownership of some of the most exciting media-tech projects, playing a key role from inception to delivery. You will collaborate on projects for top-tier clients like Google, Amazon, Disney, and Sky. 

            Your responsibilities will include:

            📊 Managing Projects: Lead teams and oversee research workstreams, ensuring smooth project delivery across the UK, US, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

            📅 End-to-End Delivery: From scoping research briefs, acting as a key client contact, to presenting final recommendations, you’ll be involved in every step.

            📝 Research & Analysis: Design and conduct large-scale qualitative research, gather insights, and analyse data to inform strategic recommendations.

            🎯 New Business Development: Contribute to proposals and client growth initiatives, helping expand key accounts.

          • The Ideal Candidate

            You’ll thrive in this role if you:

            💼 Bring 5-10 Years of Experience: Ideally within research or insights, with exposure to tech, media, entertainment, or advertising sectors.

            📱 Are Tech-Savvy: You’re passionate about technology, AI, and app development—and maybe even dabbled in coding or tech projects yourself.

            🤝 Love Client Collaboration: You enjoy building strong relationships and can confidently communicate complex ideas to senior stakeholders.

            🌱 Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit: You’re resourceful, adaptable, and driven to make an impact, whether working independently or as part of a team.

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            Strategy Manager | Growth Consultancy.

            • ÂŁ70,000
            Are you passionate about shaping strategies that drive real change? Do you thrive in environments where you can take the lead, collaborate with senior teams, and create strategies that actually get implemented? If you’re ready to make an impact with global consumer goods companies, this could be the opportunity for you.
            • The Company

              They don’t just advise clients—they partner with them to create breakthrough strategies that align teams and unlock growth. For over 10 years, they have partnered with leading global consumer goods companies, using a proven proprietary approach to deliver strategic clarity, consensus, and commitment.

            • The Day-to-Day

              You’ll play a central role in delivering high-impact projects and driving their growth strategy.

              Your responsibilities will include:

              📊 Managing Client Projects: Lead strategy engagements with senior client teams, from research to execution.

              💡 Strategic Development: Analyse data and client challenges, then co-develop strategic frameworks that drive results.

              🎯 Facilitating Workshops: Collaborate with partners to design and lead workshops that align stakeholders and inspire action.

              📑 Delivering Insights: Prepare and present compelling recommendations that translate complex findings into actionable strategies.

              🤝 Building Relationships: Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to our future pipeline of work.

            • Why Join?

              You’ll be part of a growing, entrepreneurial and agile team that’s focused on scaling. Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work, co-create solutions with clients, and directly contribute to an ambitious 3–5-year growth journey. 🌱

            • The Ideal Candidate

              They’re looking for a strategic thinker who has:

              🎓 5+ Years of Experience: Ideally client-side in FMCG or growth consultancy.

              💬 Strong Communication Skills: You’re a natural at presenting, writing, and facilitating workshops.

              🔍 Strategic & Analytical Mindset: You’ve worked on strategy and brand planning, either leading workstreams or managing the project.

              🤝 Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team setting and are skilled at bringing diverse perspectives together to solve problems.

              🌍 Global Flexibility: You’re comfortable with international travel and adaptable to different working environments.

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              SRE – AD | Global Strategic Insights Agency.

              • 🏛️ The Company

                Our client is the UK’s largest independent insight agency, meaning no corporate red tape or scary shareholders. Promotions happen when you earn them, not just on a yearly cycle. With projects spanning 60+ markets, you’ll collaborate with an international roster of brands including Netflix, Beats, and Samsung.

              • 🚀 The Opportunity

                As our client is experiencing a period of growth, they are looking for quantitative researchers from the Senior Research Executive to Associate Director level to join the team. You will lead bespoke research projects, collaborating with clients to deliver insights across a range of methodologies – from brand tracking to segmentation, no project will be the same. You’ll work closely with an in-house Ops team, so you can focus on client management, high-quality output, and strategic insights—not admin! 

              • 😀 The Candidate

                The ideal candidates will have:

                • Proven expertise in a wide range of quantitative methodologies and techniques.
                • 3+ years experience within a market research agency.
                • Strong analysis and presentation skills with a flair for high-quality design.

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                Principal Econometrician | Media.

                • ÂŁ70,000
                We are working on a great opportunity with a leading media and entertainment brand. They are hiring a Principal Econometrician to join their growing Econometrics team.
                • The Company

                  They are one of the biggest companies in Europe. Working across multiple offerings, from TV to Mobile and Broadband. With over 20 million customers worldwide they are one of the leaders in the media and entertainment space.

                • The Role

                  Drive efficiency of marketing plans through the delivery of Econometric insights, evaluating investments, and optimising their Go-To-Market strategy. This role involves stakeholder management, presenting findings, and managing a small team.

                • The Candidate

                  Key attributes of the suitable Principal Econometrician include:

                  • At least 4 years experience working in the econometrics space
                  • Prior experience of working end-to-end delivering on MMM-type projects
                  • Exposure to dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally – with the ability to present complex findings clearly

                   

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                  Senior Econometrician | Media.

                  • ÂŁ60,000
                  We are working on a great opportunity with a leading media and entertainment brand. They are hiring a Senior Econometrician to join their growing Econometrics team.
                  • The Company

                    They are one of the biggest companies in Europe. Working across multiple offerings, from TV to Mobile and Broadband. With over 20 million customers worldwide they are one of the leaders in the media and entertainment space.

                  • The Role

                    Drive efficiency of marketing plans through the delivery of Econometric insights for a specific country, ensuring that the market is satisfied with the insights provided. This role involves stakeholder management, presenting findings, and mentoring a junior member of the team.

                  • The Candidate

                    Key attributes of the suitable Senior Econometrician include:

                    • Minimum 2 years of experience (flexible for the right candidate).
                    • Experience in measuring the impact of media/marketing.
                    • Strong modelling skills, particularly with Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM).
                    • Stakeholder management expertise, with the ability to present complex findings.

                     

                     

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                    Senior Insight Executive | Youth&Kids Agency.

                    Do you get excited about making sense of numbers? Are you ready to take your passion for quantitative research to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
                    • 🤔 Why Join?

                      At our client’s boutique research agency, you won’t just be crunching numbers—you’ll be a key player, shaping how top brands understand their market. From analysing major media trends to helping toy and food brands understand consumer behaviour, you’ll work with leading companies across multiple sectors, and directly see the impact of your insights.

                    • 🏛️ The Company

                      Our client, based in central London, is a well-respected boutique research agency delivering top-tier insights to some of the world’s most innovative brands—especially those targeting kids, families, and youth. Every year, they conduct in-house, industry-recognised studies that push boundaries and set trends. You’ll be joining a team that thrives on creativity, innovation, and the opportunity to tackle complex business challenges, both in the UK and internationally.

                    • 🚀 The Opportunity

                      As the Senior Insight Executive, you’ll manage multiple quantitative research projects from start to finish. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

                      • Managing client relationships and delivering high-quality research insights.
                      • Processing and analysing large datasets using Q software, Excel, and other tools.
                      • Turning data into compelling reports and presentations that drive business decisions.
                      • Collaborating closely with clients to design tailored research solutions that meet their unique needs.
                    • 😀 The Candidate

                      • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar research role.
                      • Strong skills in quantitative research, data analysis, visualisation, and processing.
                      • Experience with Q software and Excel is essential; knowledge of Decipher software is a bonus.

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                      Senior Back End Developer | AI Tech Start-Up.

                      • ÂŁ80,000
                      We’re excited to partner with a rapidly growing AI Tech Scale-Up that’s expanding its team with a skilled Senior Back End Developer! This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge, long-term AI product and distributed systems in a highly innovative environment
                      • The Company

                        This forward-thinking company offers a powerful enterprise platform that leverages AI to deliver predictive analytics and actionable insights, helping top-tier clients across industries such as asset management, banking, retail, supply chain, telecoms, utilities, etc. significantly improve their business performance.

                         

                      • Key Responsibilities

                        • Cloud & Distributed Systems: Scale and manage distributed systems with Kubernetes in a multi-cloud environment.
                        • Backend Development: Build and maintain Python microservices to ensure platform scalability.
                        • Cloud Infrastructure: Oversee infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, managing clusters and microservices. Kafka experience is a plus.
                        • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Data Scientists, Engineering, and ML teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
                      • The Candidate

                        Key attributes of the suitable Senior Back End Developer include:

                        • Flexibility: Strong backend and infrastructure skills, with a broad understanding of technologies.
                        • Python Expertise: Demonstrated experience building and deploying Python microservices.
                        • Kubernetes: Proven ability to manage clusters and multi-service applications.
                        • Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

                         

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