Research Manager / Associate Director - Qualitative Research London GBP competitive salary + excellent bonus & bens - (posted Jun 19 2025)

Company: Spalding Goobey
Advertisers Ref: 711170a
MrWeb Ref: 162309

Job Spec: Great opportunity for a Research Manager or Associate Director who loves being hands on to join an agency that delivers quality insights to market leading companies.


This is the perfect role if you have:

• Strong qualitative expertise.
• Proven ability to lead research projects independently.
• Excellent moderation skills across a range of audiences.
• Comfortable with a mix of traditional and digital qual methods.
• Strategic thinker - able to link insight to brand and business impact.
• Confident storyteller with strong written and visual output skills.
• Commercially savvy - can scope, price, and pitch projects effectively.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys client engagement.

As an RM/AD your key responsibilities will include:

Research Leadership

• Lead and manage qualitative projects from proposal to debrief.
• Design & moderate innovative and tailored research approaches across a variety of methodologies (e.g., groups, depths, online communities, ethnography, co-creation).
• Conduct in-depth analysis and create compelling, story-led outputs that influence client decision-making.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

Client Management

• Build and nurture strong, strategic relationships
• Act as a trusted consultant, offering strategic insight and guidance throughout the research process.
• Spot opportunities to add value, grow accounts, and deepen partnerships.

Team Development

• Mentor and support juniors, helping them to grow their thinking and practical skills.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Business Development

• Write persuasive proposals and contribute to pitch meetings.
• Identify and develop opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and thought leadership.

Lovely independent agency in the heart of London where you will be valued, thrive and have an amazing opportunity to grow and develop the team and yourself!

Who to contact: Email your CV (in confidence) to sga@spalding-goobey.co.uk, quoting the reference above, or contact Andrew Goobey, Andrew Mercer, Caroline Rock or Rebecca Meaton on 020 7287 7237

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