Research Manager - Quantitative - Strategic Insight Consultancy

MrWeb Ltd.
City of London
2 months ago
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Research Manager – Quantitative – Strategic Insight Consultancy

London / Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office. Salary: GBP 45‑53,000 + Bonus & Benefits (posted Jun 3 2025).


Overview

This independent insights consultancy provides global insight and consumer‑grounded design guidance for many of the world's most recognizable CPG brands. Conducting research across five continents, the firm blends behavioural science with design thinking to deliver strategic outputs that enhance the relationship between brand and consumer.


Responsibilities

  • Take the lead on projects, working with and developing junior members of the team.
  • Ensure project outputs are of the highest quality and present well‑thought‑out, actionable insights to clients.
  • Consult clients on design‑based research areas such as packaging decisions, brand imagery, and product re‑launch strategies.

Qualifications

  • Solid consumer quantitative background with experience or genuine interest in design‑based research.
  • Top‑notch quantitative skills and keen interest in the consumer/FMCG space.
  • Experience with packaging, visual brand language, innovation and strategy research.

Benefits

Collaborative, balanced insights consultancy with opportunities to shape the future of consumer brands.


Contact

Send your CV (in confidence) to , quoting the reference above, or contact Andrew Goobey, Andrew Mercer, Caroline Rock or Rebecca Meaton on .


IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EITHER YOUR RETURN E-MAIL ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER IN THE MESSAGE. Please say that you found the vacancy on MrWeb! Thanks for your interest.


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