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Director

The company is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Director with strong quantitative research expertise to lead major projects for high-profile public and private sector clients. Candidates with a strong client track record, and a focus on actionable insight are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should have 8+ years of hands-on quantitative research experience in an agency or consultancy, using insight to shape strategy and communications. Curiosity about how businesses operate and awareness of economic, social and political trends are essential.

Key strengths include:

• Excellent storytelling, writing and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confidence leading client relationships
• A proven ability to win new business
• Creative application of research to business challenges

Desirable experience:

• Research across multiple sectors, including sport
• Leading teams on major projects
• Deep quantitative expertise with oversight of qualitative work
• Delivering tailored, high-quality insight for major clients
• Managing and growing key client accounts
• Interest in sport, especially football
• Contributing to business development
• Managing and developing people

The Role

The Director will act as a senior leader within the research team, guiding client relationships, shaping strategic insight and supporting business growth. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across research, analytics, strategy and creative to deliver impactful recommendations.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction of client accounts and ensuring projects run to time and budget
• Inspiring teams and clients with expertise and new thinking
• Leading high-value and sensitive research projects from design to delivery
• Collaborating across teams to provide cohesive advice
• Allocating resources effectively
• Line managing and supporting colleagues’ development