Consultancy Research Manager

Summary

Join Barbour ABI, a UK built environment intelligence company, as their Consultancy Research Manager. This permanent, remote role offers the autonomy of an SME with the backing of a global business. As a key player in the Market Research division, you will manage qualitative and quantitative research projects, overseeing freelance researchers and delivering client projects on time and within budget. You will utilize various research techniques, including surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, to provide insights and recommendations. The role requires strong data analysis skills, experience managing multiple projects, and excellent report writing abilities. A monthly team meeting in Cheshire Oaks is required.

Requirements

• Expertise in research techniques both quantitative and qualitative
• Able to run surveys and maximise response rates – technical set up (Qualtrics experience preferred), you will oversee list management, manage communications and the process flow to encourage participation
• End-to-end management of quantitative primary research programmes, from client briefing, questionnaire design and scripting (Qualtrics experience preferred), sampling techniques, data interpretation, and delivery of insights and recommendations
• End-to-end management of qualitative research studies including discussion guide development, methodology design, fieldwork management, qualitative data interpretation and delivery of insights and recommendations
• Previous experience in research looking at data and statistics, especially company data and official statistics and reporting
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with using Pivot Tables and Graphs
• Strong data analysis skills, especially the ability to derive insight from data
• Experience of managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience of managing freelance researchers and ensuring they meet deliverables
• First-class report writing experience and attention to detail
• Analytical, questioning mindset and the ability to think critically
• Positive, solutions-orientated attitude towards problem-solving
• Experience in trends analysis and market forecasting

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for qualitative and quantitative research projects including market sizing, brand positioning and health checks, market scoping, acquisition due diligence, new product development research and testing, etc
• These require a blend of primary research in the form of surveys, focus groups, depth interviews and trials, along with secondary research including data gathering and analysis, studies on company and product information, often requiring lateral thinking to create and test data sets and market profiles
• You should be adept at bringing these different techniques into play and balancing work across multiple projects and clients, so experience of project management is important
• You’ll need to be comfortable setting up and managing several projects at a time and keeping them on track and delivering to the client within agreed timescales
• You will be required to manage and support freelance researchers in the delivery of projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Educated to degree-level in a relevant field, e.g. Business Studies, Marketing, Economics (desirable but not essential)
• Market research agency experience (desirable but not essential)
• Built environment/construction sector experience (desirable but not essential)
• Membership of MRS is desirable or working towards accreditation

Benefits

• Fully remote role
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• 25 to 30 days holiday
• Day off for your birthday
• Purchase extra holidays
• Volunteering days
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Great company culture that offers professional development, training and regular social events