Insight Director/Associate Director  – Qual led 12 month FTC (part time considered)

Qual led consumer  researcher sought to work in a boutique market research agency specialising in kids, youth and family. We seek someone to work on a 12 month contract and can be flexible for 3-5 days per week for the right person.

Our client offers clients tailored research solutions, conducted by a team of experts, both in the UK and internationally. Conducting a good range of qual and quant projects, projects are often mosed methods but we seek a strong quallie and/or missed methods to lead on qual led projects. Working across multiple sectors you will conduct bespoke research for clients across multiple sectors including, media and entertainment, toys and games, retail and food and drink.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take up the post of Insight Director or Associate Director (maternity cover) to come together with other members of the management team and implement the organisations’ research strategy, continue the development of strategic research initiatives, coordinate new business and lead on qualitative research projects.

This is a senior position requiring outstanding communication and strategic leadership skills. As a skilled communicator, you will have developed strong research networks and are confident overseeing quantitative and qualitative research design and delivery. You will lead a small team and so will need to have strong experience with research delivery, with excellent technical research skills (particularly in qualitative research) and excellent understanding of and experience in delivering innovative research approaches. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills, a proven capacity to support and deliver business development relevant to research and strong presentation and writing skills. This role will require you to have demonstrable skills in people and financial management. You’ll also have the ability to command credibility across a range of external parties within the industry.

We seek 7+ years’ experience in market research • Experience of leading a successful strategic research or market insights function • Excellent command of qualitative research methodologies and moderation techniques • Extensive experience of consumer research • Experience of building a high performing team that is focused, motivated and inspired to achieve team objectives • A collaborative leader who has a track record of mobilising people internally and working well with varied stakeholders across sectors • Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Concise and clear verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging story • The ability to think strategically and apply to tangible business plans. • Experience of working within children/youth /family research Is desirable but not essential