Senior Research Manager - Future-Focused Intelligence Sydney $AUD 100-120,000 + Super - (posted Jan 20 2026)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: JB780090MrWeb Ref: 162684
Job Spec: An opportunity has opened within the research and analytics arm of a global communications consultancy, supporting some of the world's most recognised brands across Australia and the wider region.
This role sits in a high-performing insights team that blends primary research, secondary intelligence, digital analytics and social listening to help organisations understand audiences, shape strategy, and build trust. Research here doesn't live in isolation. Instead, it plays a central role in larger reputation, brand and communications programmes.
The Role
As a Senior Research Manager, you'll lead end-to-end research projects and act as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders. You'll work across a wide mix of methodologies and data sources, using technology and AI-enabled tools to deliver insight that is practical, relevant and forward-looking.
Projects are varied and tailored, spanning areas such as brand and reputation, audience understanding, campaign planning and evaluation, trust, loyalty and emerging issues.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading research projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs
- Advising on the right research approach to solve client and business challenges
- Integrating quantitative, qualitative and digital data sources into clear insight stories
- Using advanced tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance speed and depth of insight
- Building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Contributing to new business activity and the development of innovative research solutions
- Sharing new thinking, tools and best practice across the team.
What We're Looking For
- Around 4+ years' experience in consumer or strategic research
- Strong end-to-end experience in quantitative research, including design, analysis and reporting
- Exposure to, or interest in, qualitative methods
- Confident hands-on analysis skills (e.g. Q or similar tools)
- Curiosity around emerging data sources, AI and analytics innovation
- Experience with social listening or media intelligence tools is a bonus
- A clear communicator who enjoys translating data into strategic recommendations.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work with global brands across sectors such as technology, health, energy, FMCG and retail
- Be part of a business investing heavily in AI, new tools and future-facing research methods
- Strong leadership, clear development pathways and genuine support for career progression
- Flexible hybrid working and a culture that values balance as well as ambition
- A chance to shape insight that directly influences high-profile communications and brand strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where research has real influence, variety is the norm, and innovation is actively encouraged.
About Resources Group
We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Who to contact: Send your CV to Jennifer Besanvalle at jbesanvalle@resourcesgroup.com
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