Associate Director / Senior Research Manager (German Speaking) Greater London / hybrid, 1 day a week in office GBP 45-55,000 - (posted Jun 4 2026)

Company: Hannelius Recruitment
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Job Spec: Are you an experienced researcher with strong quantitative skills and professional-level German? Our client, a specialist research and technology business, is looking for an Associate Director or Senior Research Manager to support the growth of its German-speaking client base.

This is a hands-on role combining research delivery, client management and commercial awareness. You’ll lead projects from brief through to delivery, working closely with clients while collaborating with internal teams and using technology-enabled reporting tools to support insight generation.


Key responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end quantitative research projects from design through to delivery
• Acting as the main contact for German-speaking clients and building strong relationships
• Managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Designing surveys, analysing findings and delivering clear, actionable insight
• Supporting renewals, proposals and identifying opportunities for additional work where appropriate
• Working closely with junior team members and wider teams to deliver projects efficiently
• Representing the business externally, including occasional travel within German-speaking markets.

About you

• 4+ years of quantitative research experience, ideally within customer or experience research
• Fluent German speaker with professional English language skills
• Comfortable presenting findings and managing client relationships
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work independently
• Qualitative or mixed-methods exposure would be helpful but is not essential.

If you are interested in this role and feel you would be a good fit, then we would love to hear from you!To be considered you must live in the UK and hold a valid UK working permit or visa. You’ll also need to be able to commute to the South London office once a week.

Hannelius Recruitment is a boutique agency, operating across various sectors and connecting top talents with leading corporations in the field of market research. At Hannelius Recruitment we are committed to diversity and equality; we value talents based on abilities and potential, fostering productivity and innovation in a positive working environment.

Who to contact: In order to apply please send your CV to Maarit Yli-Korpula at maarit@hanneliusrecruitment.com

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