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Senior Research Manager – Shopper Insight.

  • £72,000
I'm searching for a Senior Research Manager – Shopper Insight for one of the most respected insight, foresight and learning organisations in UK food and grocery. This is a rare opening: a senior, high-visibility role for someone who wants real ownership of an insight agenda — not just a seat delivering against someone else's. Why this one's different: This isn't a back-office research role. You'll be the person retailers and FMCG brands turn to for the "why" behind shopper behaviour — shaping methodology, presenting to senior stakeholders, and building a reputation as a genuine industry voice.
  • What you'll own:

    🔹 A full shopper research programme — methodology through to delivery, your call

    🔹 Thought-leading reports and insight that actually move client thinking

    🔹 Senior client relationships — advisory boards, webinars, deep dives

    🔹 A blend of quant, qual and emerging AI-driven approaches

    🔹 Line management of a Shopper Analyst — genuine people leadership

  • What you'll bring:

    ✅ Senior-level insight or research experience with real industry credibility

    ✅ Retailer or client-side experience (think Tesco, Waitrose, or similar) — highly desirable

    ✅ A methodology-led mindset — social listening, communities, conjoint, and beyond

    ✅ Confidence in the data yourself, not just presenting someone else’s analysis

    ✅ Storytelling that shapes opinion, not just reports it

    ✅ Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • What's in it for you:

    💰 Up to £67,000 basic

    🚗 £5,000 car allowance (cash option available)

    📈 12.5% pension (5% employee contribution)

    🏡 Hybrid — 2 days/week in the office

    🌴 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with holiday flex

    ⏰ Early finish Fridays

    🩺 Private medical insurance, life assurance and a genuine wellbeing offering

    📚 Support for professional qualifications and continued learning

    Sound like your next move?

    If you’re ready to trade “delivering insight” for shaping the agenda, I’d love a confidential conversation .

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