Research Director - social research

London / Hybrid

c.£100,000 + bonus

I am working with an independent insights agency who specialise in social research, consumer and B2B, and health and pharma market research who are are recruiting for an innovative Research Director for their social research division who are currently going through a scale-up phase, to take on a strategic role and create, develop and executive their quant research offering.

They work with a range of government departments and Universities, on projects around climate change and environmental sustainability, public policies, EDI work, and behavioural science studies.

Over the last 3 years, they have won several awards for their great work including:

• Research Winner, 2023 MRS Awards
• end of 2022 the won the most innovative method at the Analysis in Government
• Best New Venture, 2021 MRS Awards

About you:

• As a small but growing team (current sitting on a headcount of 10), we are looking for someone who can have accountability for creating the strategy but more importantly, executing it.
• A strong qual social researcher (as a senior level) and good knowledge of the pace of the agency world
• A passion for social research and a desire to disrupt the market through innovative ideas
• Experience of behavioural science, complex sampling, and evaluation work

What’s on offer:

• c. £100,000 (this is negotiable for the right person)
• Hybrid working 2 days a week in brand new central London offices
• 30 days holiday per year + plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 5% pension
• Bonus scheme based on company performance.

Research Manager

London / Hybrid

salary up to £48,000 + benefits

Identify Solutions are working with an independent insights agency, with a diverse client base internationally, who are looking to strengthen their management team and appoint a Research Manager in their quant consumer / B2B team. The team work with clients within retail, media and tech & telecoms, on bespoke projects: both adhoc and trackers.

We are looking for superstar candidates who can make an immediate impact with:

• Holding and owning key account relationships
• Have experience in quant research
• Enjoy working directly with clients and be involved in all parts of the project cycle
• Enjoy a variety of work (both adhoc and trackers) across Retail, Media, Tech and Telecoms (although you do not have to have worked in these industries previously)
• Be smart and ambitious
• Have pride in the work you do

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £48,000 
• Individual progression plans
• Rapid career progression
• Hybrid working – 3 days a week in brand new central London offices
• 30 days holiday per year + plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance 
• Matched up to 5% pension
• A bonus scheme is in operation

For more information, or to apply, contact Lucy Woolway.

(NB this role is does not offer Sponsorship)

Associate Research Director

London / Hybrid

salary up to £60,000 + benefits

Identify Solutions are working with an independent insights agency, with a diverse client base internationally, who are looking to strengthen their senior management team and appoint an Associate Director in their quant consumer / B2B team. The team work with clients within retail, media and tech & telecoms, on bespoke projects: both adhoc and trackers.

We are looking for superstar candidates who can make an immediate impact with:

• Holding and owning key account relationships
• Ensuring quality work is delivered every time
• Being involved in the day to day, from helping shape questionnaires, writing analysis and delivering debriefs
• Writing winning proposals, and designing bespoke solutions for a range of clients
• Pro-actively growing existing accounts
• Developing junior staff

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £60,000 
• Individual progression plans
• Rapid career progression
• Hybrid working – 3 days a week in brand new central London offices
• 30 days holiday per year + plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance 
• Matched up to 5% pension
• A bonus scheme is in operation

For more information, or to apply, contact Lucy Woolway.

(NB this role is does not offer Sponsorship)

Research Manager / Senior Research Manager

London / Hybrid

From £36,000 - £49,000 + benefits

Identify Solutions are delighted to working with a large independent UK public policy and social research agency who conduct many of the largest and highest profile studies in the sector. Covering quantitative and qualitative methodologies with a range of expertise across regulated businesses including energy and environment, education and large government departments, the agency work with business to ensure their objectives are achieved using both long term trackers as well as ad-hoc trackers.

Due to growth, we are searching for Research Managers, or a Senior Research Managers across their teams: 

• Community Team - working with clients within welfare and wellbeing, and housing
• Education - higher education, and learning and skills
• Economy - focusing on energy and environment, regulation, business and enterprise.

About you:

• You will have experience of working on projects in a similar sector to one of the above (ideally 3+ years)
• Have used both qual and quant methodologies, but it is fine to be a leaning towards one or the other.
• Have a passion for social research
• Have a desire to continue your career within an agency environment

What you will receive:

• Salary of £36,000 - £49,000, depending on experience 

• 5% pension contributions

• Private healthcare options

• Hybrid working: The office is based in London but there are some flexible options to hybrid working rather than mandated days

• Holiday – 28 days per year, plus bank holidays

• Flexible working policy, with core hours between 11am-3pm each day, and the ability to start earlier or finish later so it works for you

• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity and paternity

• Quarterly team days and lunches

• Dedicated social and wellbeing committees who organise events throughout the year, as well as sports groups to join


To learn more about this role, or other roles in research, contact Lucy Woolway