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Quantitative Insights Manager

Cancer Research UK
Stratford-upon-Avon
3 days ago
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.Location**:** Stratford, London .Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We’re looking for a Quantitative Insights Manager to lead high-impact research projects that shape strategy, optimise products, and uncover new opportunities.You’ll play a key role in building a centre of excellence for consumer and market research, supporting the Senior Manager to ensure our portfolio is audience-focused, data-informed, and future-ready.Lead and project manage end-to-end quantitative research projects, ensuring projects have clear objectives, are delivered on-time and to brief, and that outputs are robust and actionable.Build strong stakeholder relationships, working closely to understand their insight requirements and advising on the best research approaches to meet their goals.Extensive experience in quantitative research using consumer data to gain brand, marketing, and audience insight and for commercial application. Familiarity with a range of methodologies, such as knowing when to use Conjoint vs MaxDiff. Brand tracking experience preferred. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and visualisation. Must have proven statistical experience in SPSS/Q or equivalent.Excellent project management and planning skills with ability to prioritise workload, manage ambiguity and meet deadlines. Collaborative working style with excellent stakeholder management skills, demonstrating the ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholder types.If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.
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