Associate Research Director Job In London

Associate Research Director

Market Research Agency

London Area

£60 - 70k

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About the Company

This award-winning independent insights agency boasts a vibrant personality and a team of brilliant minds. Specialising in qualitative and quantitative research, they delve into consumer behaviour, emerging trends, and the broader consumer landscape. Their expertise spans brand strategy, product innovation, and concept and communications testing. They operate across various sectors in the consumer space, with real footholds in FMCG, fashion, homeware, technology, travel, and grocery.

About the Role

They are seeking a motivated Associate Research Director with at least 6 years' experience in a research agency, proficient in both qualitative and quantitative methods. In this role, you will lead multiple mixed methodology research projects, extracting insights to uncover the core of consumer behaviour and trends.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading qualitative and quantitative research projects, directing the team and using methodologies such as focus groups, interviews, ethnography, questionnaire and survey design, and more.
• Keeping up to date with the consumer landscape to understand the challenges that clients face.
• Owning client relationships and pitching for new business.
• Supervising the team and fostering the development of junior staff, including assisting in recruitment and team building.
• Working across sectors such as retail, FMCG, fashion, lifestyle, and tech.

About your Background

• Proven experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Strong client management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple research projects independently and concurently.
• Team management and mentorship experience.
• Sector-specific experience in retail, FMCG, fashion, lifestyle, and tech.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the office is closed between Christmas and New Year. You also get your birthday off!
• Comprehensive career development plan where promotions are won on merit, not through promotion cycles and annual reviews.
• Sociable office environment with free lunches, coffee, and treats.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We are committed to helping our clients build diverse teams and we promote & and practice inclusive recruiting. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.