Our client is a creative insight consultancy known for bringing a strategic mentality to research. Born from the world of top-tier ad and creative agencies, they’ve built a reputation for delivering insight that drives change. They are a tight-knit, employee-owned agency that cares deeply about people, about ideas, and about doing work that excites. They are looking for an Associate Director to join their London-based team.

Here, you’ll work on big, complex questions that genuinely matter like what Gen Z in the UK really wants from life, or how global youth cultures can shape brand strategy. You will:

• Lead insight-rich qual projects, from set-up to storytelling

• Design creative approaches and running engaging groups/interviews

• Write smart, strategic debriefs that inspire action

• Work across cultural, strategic, and brand positioning challenges

• Collaborate with smart, generous teammates who’ll back you all the way

The ideal candidate will have:

✔️ 5+ years in qual or strategic research

✔️ Brilliant moderation and narrative-writing skills

✔️ A restless, curious mind – and a love for big questions

Our client is a fast-growing, 100% remote market research consultancy on a mission to revolutionise how brands connect with their audiences. By building innovative, bespoke online communities, they solve tough marketing, innovation and communication challenges for top-tier clients across sectors including FMCG, Retail, Financial Services and more. Despite being fully remote, their team is tight-knit, collaborative and full of energy – with regular meetups, digital coffee chats, and offbeat team events.

As a Senior Consultant (Research Manager), you’ll:

🔍 Lead the charge on qual research projects – from design through delivery.

🧭 Guide and mentor junior team members, helping them thrive.

📊 Craft compelling, insight-driven reports and strategic recommendations.

💬 Take charge of client communication and presentations.

💼 Track project budgets and contribute to proposals and pitches.

💡 Champion smart, digital-first thinking in all things research.

The ideal candidate will have:

✅ 4+ years’ experience in qual research (agency or consultancy)

✅ A passion for impactful insights and storytelling

✅ Confidence in project management, leading client interactions and contributing to business development

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.

• You’ll shape client thinking, drive growth outcomes, and be part of a consultancy that’s combining human insight with next-gen machine learning tools.
• You’ll be at the centre of strategy projects that truly make a difference, working across analytics, segmentation, market sizing, and commercial planning.
• This isn’t number-crunching for the sake of it. It’s analysis with impact.

• Lead segmentation/demand space projects to inform brand growth strategies
• Work with multiple sources of data, including cutting edge AI
• Present insights directly to clients and manage day-to-day project operations
• Contribute ideas to how brands can better tap into cultural and commercial trends

• 2+ years’ experience in strategy consulting, research or marketing strategy roles
• Strong track record leading segmentation/demand space and market sizing exercises
• Analytical thinker with commercial storytelling skills
• Collaborative, self-starting, and passionate about unlocking brand growth
• Excited about the future of data, AI, and machine learning

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.