Associate Research Director

• Opportunity to manage a larger team
• Excellent benefits – work anywhere for 4 weeks of the year!
• Company culture emphasis on true work life balance

About the Company: An award-winning strategic research consultancy with a global reach, specialising in B2B sector & technology. They comprise a team of passionate researchers dedicated to fostering client relationships and human insight. The company's culture emphasises true work-life balance, team collaboration, and giving back to charity.

Position Overview: Associate Research Director to join a dynamic team, that will lead and mentor a talented team of researchers, manage diverse client accounts, and drive projects across thought leadership, brand performance, audience understanding and ad hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a talented team of researchers, driving projects through exemplary leadership.
• Managing diverse client accounts, providing high-quality insights across mainly quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Combining creativity and analytical thinking to identify new opportunities and drive team growth.

Requirements:

• Approximately 6-7 years of proven experience in ad hoc, mixed methods, and quantitative research (with qualitative exposure).
• Experience / interest within Thought leadership projects
• At least 2 years of experience in management, including at least 2 direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience in working with B2B clients.
• Passion for helping and mentoring researchers to learn and develop.
• Ability to derive insights from data and impart expert knowledge to produce high-quality outputs.
• Excellent communication and account management skills with key clients.

Culture and Values: This organisations culture is integral to its identity. They believe in work-life balance and strive to uphold it by respecting the team's time and commitments. Everyone in the company is committed to supporting one another, whether it's through collaborative projects or assisting with challenges. They understand the importance of family and offer flexibility, such as allowing for drop-offs and pick-ups, and sticking to regular working hours as much as possible. They organise regular team events to foster camaraderie and celebrate achievements.

What’s in it for you?

• Four weeks of remote work per year, usable anywhere in the world.
• Up to 20% bonus potential.
• Generous maternity and family-friendly policies.
• Private medical insurance.
• Charity donations.
• Extra day of holiday for birthdays.
• Flexible working arrangements, with 3 days in the office.

How to Apply: For more information, please contact Rosie Cantwell at Echo Talent.