Job Title: Research Director - Top International Marketing Consultancy
Location: Central London / Hybrid working
We are recruiting for a Research Director to join a leading international marketing consultancy that helps organisations better understand their audiences and drive strategic decisions through insight and research.
This is a senior leadership role within the research team. You will lead full-cycle bespoke research programmes-primarily quantitative, with some qualitative work-while providing strategic direction and oversight across complex studies. You will also play a key role in leading senior client relationships, helping to translate insight into clear commercial and brand strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded research leader who enjoys combining data, insight and strategic thinking to influence major brand decisions and shape how research supports business strategy.
You will have the opportunity to work with a range of high-profile global brands on impactful and intellectually stimulating projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end research projects from study design, sampling and questionnaire development through to data analysis, reporting, storytelling and client delivery.
- Manage and grow key client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor and ensuring best-in class service. Mentor and guide a small team of researchers and analysts.
- Contribute to new business activities, including proposal writing and pitch presentations.
- Apply behavioural science insights to enrich research findings and influence brand and marketing strategies.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience managing full-cycle quantitative research projects within a research agency, consultancy or similar environment.
- Experience working across both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
- Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
- Proven experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
- Familiarity with tools such as TGI, GWI, Touchpoints, Telmar or similar would be advantageous.
Why Join?
- Regular career progression reviews (every six months) offering clear paths for promotion and salary growth
- Voted one of the best companies to work for with a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking culture
- Work alongside global, world class brands on strategic, innovative projects
- Be part of a business that values your development invests in your future and celebrates success