Our client is a highly respected insights and advisory firm serving some of the world’s top banks, insurers, and tech firms. Their work spans the future of payments, retail technology, and automation—and their data is a go-to source for market leaders and regulators alike.

Their culture is smart, supportive, and low-ego. They promote from within and take pride in developing people. Following some exciting changes in leadership, they’re now investing in strengthening their project management capability.

• Lead multiple client-facing and internal research projects
• Guide and coach a team of analysts and associates
• Work closely with sector leads and commercial teams to deliver high-impact outputs
• Shape project structures, improve delivery processes, and build new client offerings
• Occasionally dip into the detail on smaller projects—but your main focus is people and performance

• 5+ years in research or consulting
• 3+ years leading teams and projects
• Strong quant skills and commercial awareness
• The ability to inspire, support and challenge a team
• A calm, clear communicator who can manage clients and internal stakeholders

Lead Ambitious Research Projects Without Getting Stuck in the Weeds

This is your chance to step into a true leadership role at a respected research and consulting firm that’s growing fast and evolving smart. You’ll manage a 10–15 person team working across diverse projects—published research, data services, and consulting pieces. It’s not about ticking boxes or endless reporting. It’s about making great work happen and helping others thrive.

If you’re craving a role where you can influence process, raise standards, and support smart people doing rigorous research, you’ll feel right at home here.

🚀 Ready to turn insight into impact? This Senior Research Manager (mixed methods) role is your chance to lead high-value projects that shape strategy across healthcare and pharma.

📊 If you love data, strategy, and making a difference—this one’s for you.

🚀 Lead Insightful Change

Join a collaborative team that powers strategy with evidence. You’ll work at the heart of complex, high-impact projects across healthcare, pharma, and regulated sectors—translating insight into real-world outcomes.

📊 Own Your Projects

From qual to quant, you’ll drive end-to-end research—designing, delivering, and debriefing with confidence. We’re method-agnostic, so your versatility is valued (and supported).

🌍 Influence What’s Next

Work alongside strategists, data scientists, and behavioural experts to shape smarter communications, influence decision-making, and tackle briefs that often don’t have a clear path (yet).

🌱 Make Your Mark

Help pitch winning proposals and deliver them, and build meaningful client relationships—this is a career-defining role for a curious, commercially minded Senior Research Manager.

🔬 Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology Expertise

• Confident leading both qual and quant projects from end to end eg multi market brand health trackers OR writing discussion guides and help moderate focus groups.
• Skilled in designing research instruments, analysing data, and delivering impactful debriefs
• Methodologically versatile—able to adapt to different client needs under pressure

📊 Data Analysis & Statistical Skills

• Comfortable with data interpretation and basic analysis tools
• Experience applying data science or statistical techniques to segment audiences or drive insight-led strategies
• Understand the role Data Science and AI can play in the research solution

📝 Proposal and Reporting Precision

• Demonstrated ability to craft high-quality proposals and compelling reports
• Can extract clear, actionable insight from complex data—not just describe what happened

Our client is a global leader in healthcare insights and strategy, specialising in tech-driven innovation. They are women-owned and have pioneered AI-powered methodologies that help shape brand strategies across multiple healthcare sectors. With offices in the UK and the US, this company is shaping the future of healthcare research, focusing on areas like Oncology, Immunology, and Cardiovascular. But they’re not just about the work; they’re about creating an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and motivated.

As an Account Director, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, driving impactful projects and nurturing long-term client relationships. You will:

💡 Lead and deliver high-quality market research

📈 Manage and grow your own client portfolio

🔍 Analyse and synthesise complex data to uncover actionable insights

🧑‍🏫 Mentor and train junior team members

🤝 Build lasting relationships with clients, ensuring they come to you with new RFPs

The ideal candidate will:

✨ Have 6+ years’ experience in healthcare market research or a similar field

🎯 Be commercially savvy, with a keen eye for client growth

💡 Have experience in running qualitative research projects from end to end. Experience with quant methods is a bonus.

This retailer offers a wide range of items, blending style with functionality through major brand partnerships.

The Data Governance Manager will be essential in developing and implementing global data governance standards across the company, ensuring that data used for insights, reporting, and decision-making remains accurate, reliable, and consistent.

Important qualities for the ideal Data Governance Manager are:

• Extensive experience in a Data Governance position, preferably in a multinational company.
• A track record of successfully implementing data governance frameworks, standards, and processes that drive tangible business outcomes.
• Exceptional skills in managing stakeholders and the ability to influence and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

🔹 Accelerate your career – Whether you’re a Senior Research Executive eager to step up or a Junior Research Manager ready for more responsibility, we’ll help you grow fast.

🔹 Make a real impact – Work directly with major brands, influencing product launches, pricing strategies, and shopper behaviours.

🔹 Get hands-on with exciting methods – We don’t just ask questions; we use advanced techniques like conjoint analysis and MaxDiff to uncover real insights.

🔹 Be part of a close-knit, supportive team – Our small but mighty team values collaboration, work-life balance, and continuous learning.

✅ Designing and running research projects—from proposals to debriefs

✅ Managing a mix of ad hoc and continuous studies, covering product testing, pricing, brand tracking, and more

✅ Analysing quantitative data to uncover compelling insights for clients

✅ Managing key client accounts—from global coffee brands to UK tourist attractions

✅ Overseeing budgets, resources, and internal teams

✅ Mentoring junior team members as the company continues to grow

🎯 You’re a natural problem solver – You don’t just crunch numbers; you tell stories with data.

🎯 You have at least 4 years of agency experience – You’re comfortable running projects independently.

🎯 You thrive in a small team – You enjoy working collaboratively but can also manage projects solo.

🎯 You’re commercially savvy – You understand what insights actually matter to businesses.

🎯 You have a solid grasp of quantitative research methods – Experience with conjoint analysis or MaxDiff is a huge plus!

🎯 You’re detail-oriented and great with clients – You can manage accounts, present findings, and ensure projects run smoothly.

If you’re ready to level up your research career in a company that values curiosity, innovation, and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀

Our client is a global advisory firm working with some of the most prominent organisations in the private sector. They specialise in strategic communications and public policy, using insights to help clients navigate reputation-defining challenges. An employee-owned business, with a team-oriented culture and a commitment to excellence, they empower employees to think critically, innovate, and lead.

As a Research Consultant, you’ll be the driving force behind research projects, delivering insights that shape strategic recommendations. Your responsibilities will include:

🔍 Designing and managing qualitative and quantitative research projects (focus groups, surveys, stakeholder interviews).
📊 Translating data into actionable strategies that help clients build and protect their reputations.
🤝 Advising clients on research findings in a clear and compelling manner.
📅 Managing project timelines, budgets, and junior colleagues to ensure high-quality delivery.
💡 Bringing fresh ideas and innovative methodologies to continuously improve the firm’s research offerings.

• 4+ years of research experience in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Experience managing research projects, including stakeholder surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
• Ideally experience within a similar advisory firm, PR agency or policy consultancy.

A large retail brand with a strong digital and physical presence, serving millions of customers each year.

You will be key in analysing customer data, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations. Your insights will directly influence marketing strategies, customer engagement, and overall business growth.

Key attributes of the suitable Senior Customer Insight Analyst include:

• Strong experience in customer analytics, segmentation, and behavioural insights.
• Proficiency with tools such as SQL and Excel, Python (desirable).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

🤖 Work at the forefront of marketing strategy and innovation, using in-house machine learning tools that decode culture, consumer behaviour, and future trends.
🌍 Help transform global businesses across beauty, health insurance, and beyond.
🤝 Work alongside senior strategists, AI specialists, and a fast-growing team spanning global regions.

Our client is a growth studio revolutionising the way brands approach insight, marketing, and brand development. Using a unique blend of AI, data, and strategic expertise, they help clients anticipate change and seize new opportunities.

💡 Own and drive projects that tackle major brand and marketing challenges.
🎯 Make sense of multiple data sources (quantitative, digital, primary & secondary research) to shape insights and recommendations.
🤝 Act as a trusted advisor, challenging clients to think differently and guiding them toward bold, data-backed decisions.

✔ Experience in strategic research, brand marketing, or growth consultancy.
✔ Strong analytical thinker with a commercial storytelling mindset.
✔ Experience leading projects, analysing a range of data sources.
✔ Comfort leading conversations and influencing senior stakeholders.
✔ Passionate about AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.

Our client is a boutique growth consultancy that specialises in developing and implementing strategies that ignite and sustain growth.

With clients spanning FMCG, financial services, technology, and more, they use data-driven insights to drive commercial success and deliver exceptional value.

🚀 Partner with clients across industries to deliver cutting-edge growth strategies, from business and brand positioning to competitor and portfolio strategies.
🤝 Join a team that values curiosity, teamwork, and bold thinking.
📈 Build your career with structured development opportunities, meaningful feedback, and leadership mentorship.
✨ Tackle diverse challenges and help businesses outperform their competitors.

As a Senior Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Project Management: Manage and deliver strategic workstreams, from data analysis and insight generation to client presentations and workshops.
• Insight Generation: Use your expertise in quantitative and qualitative research to extract actionable insights from large datasets and design innovative strategies.
• Client Relationships: Lead client interactions, from stakeholder interviews to day-to-day communication, becoming a trusted advisor.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work with cross-functional teams to create compelling, evidence-based recommendations and solutions.
• Commercial Impact: Shape proposals, contribute to business development, and help clients achieve measurable outcomes.

🧠 2–4 years of experience in strategy consulting.
🧠 Confident working with large datasets, crafting insights, and presenting findings with clarity.
🧠 Exceptional communication skills, with experience facilitating workshops.
🧠 Comfortable working with ambiguity, shaping briefs, and navigating data gaps.
🧠 Experience in survey design and tools like Nielsen, Euromonitor, and GlobalData.