Research Director - Quantitative

Harnham
City of London
4 months ago
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Research Director - Quantitative

Salary: Up to £80,000
Location: London, UK - Hybrid, ~4 days per week


Are you a senior, hands‑on quantitative insight leader who thrives on turning data into strategic stories? A creative consumer consultancy is seeking a Research Director - Quantitative to join their agile, senior‑led team. This is a high‑impact role blending project leadership, client engagement, and business development, giving you the chance to shape and grow the consultancy's quantitative capability.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead end‑to‑end quantitative research projects across trackers, ad hoc studies, innovation, pricing, segmentation, and brand evaluation.


  • Analyse data in-house using Q or similar tools and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.


  • Support new business through proposal development, pitch contributions, and expanding client relationships.


  • Drive team collaboration, process improvement, and mentoring as the quantitative function grows.



What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience delivering quantitative research from design to insight.


  • Strong client management and storytelling skills for senior stakeholders.


  • Proficiency in Q or similar analysis software.


  • Commercially aware, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑moving, creative environment.


  • Bonus: experience with qualitative research, multivariate analysis, AI tools, forecasting, or behavioural insights.



Why Join

  • Work with high‑profile clients including FMCG, travel, spirits, and media.


  • Lead and shape the quantitative arm of a thriving consultancy.


  • Hands‑on, senior‑led, collaborative, and creative culture.


  • Flexible hybrid setup in central London.



Hiring Timeline: Interviews underway, target hire by January 2026.


If you’re a curious, smart, and proactive insight leader ready to deliver real commercial and strategic impact, apply today.


Seniority Level

  • Director

Employment Type

  • Full‑time

Job Function

  • Analyst

Industries

  • Consumer Services


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