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Senior Research Director - Social & Public Sector

Aspire
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is a leading research consultancy known for providing reliable insights to high-profile clients, including government bodies and charities.
  • They are seeking a Senior Research Director with a minimum of 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, particularly in the social and public sectors.
  • The role involves overseeing a team of researchers, managing business opportunities, and ensuring high-quality deliverables and profitability.
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
  • A competitive salary is offered for the right candidate, and the company supports a hybrid working model in a prime London location.

The Company

Our client is a leading research consultancy, known for delivering robust, reliable, and unbiased insights that stand the test of scrutiny. With decades of experience, they are a trusted partner for numerous high-profile clients, including government departments, charities, public bodies, and private organisations.

As a full-service agency, they provide a comprehensive range of research services, across a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. The company is deeply committed to employee well-being and fosters a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a great place for talented and passionate professionals.

They offer a hybrid working model and are based in a fantastic London location.

They are looking for a Senior Research Director to join to head up one of their teams.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of researchers, with direct line management of the Directors. You will lead on the strategy and direction of the team, identifying business opportunities and driving high quality deliver, service and profitability.

- Shaping the vision for the team alongside the other senior directors that align with the company strategy and direction- Identifying potential opportunities to win business, overseeing proposals and pitching - Overseeing the overall running of the team, identifying development needs and hiring- Building strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and to ensure that outputs are high quality - Presenting to clients - Managing a P&L

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be at a Senior Director level looking to take on a new challenge. - You will be well-versed across both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a proven track record working in the social and public sectors. - You will have a proven track record in successfully managing and running teams, delivering profit and developing people - You will have excellent communication skills and will be someone who fosters a positive working environment, where people can thrive and develop and where you can work with your peers to help to drive the business.

Competitive salary on offer for the right candidate.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.