Head of Research
6 days ago
Nottingham
Head of Research £80,000–£100,000 Nottinghamshire (Hybrid – 3x Days a Week in Office) This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a qualitative insight function within a large, established brand communications business, moving into a senior leadership role with real scope: leading a team, shaping capability, and working on globally recognised brands, all within a unique environment that blends insight, creativity, and strategy! THE COMPANY You’ll join an in-house agency which operates as a collection of specialist teams, delivering integrated work for major clients, including some key flagship relationships which you will be a part of from day 1. The business have long-standing client partnerships and a strong reputation but are now investing in building their external profile and strengthening their insight offering (which is where you come in!) THE ROLE This is a Head of Qual-level position, responsible for leading and growing the qualitative research capability. You will: • Lead, develop, and expand the Qual team (currently 3, with plans to grow), • Own and evolve the qualitative research offering, • Deliver high-quality qual work, remaining hands-on where needed, • Partner with Account Directors on key client relationships, • Play a central role across major global accounts, • Introduce new methodologies and innovative approaches, • Contribute to new business and capability positioning, • Work within a matrix structure across insight, creative, and client teams YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Strong qualitative research background, • Strong client-facing skills, • Experience working with large, global brands, • Proven team leadership or practice-building experience, • Deep expertise across qualitative methodologies, • Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence, • A credible, senior presence: you are someone able to lead from day one THE BENEFITS • £80,000–£100,000 HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.