Consultancy Research Manager

Summary

Join Barbour ABI, a leading UK built environment intelligence provider, as their Consultancy Research Manager. This permanent, fully remote role offers the autonomy of an SME with the backing of a global company. You will be a key player in the Market Research division, managing qualitative and quantitative research projects. Responsibilities include managing freelance researchers, delivering projects on time and within budget, and producing high-quality reports. The role requires expertise in various research techniques and strong data analysis skills. Barbour ABI offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, pension, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess expertise in research techniques, both quantitative and qualitative
• Be able to run surveys and maximize response rates – including technical setup (Qualtrics experience preferred), list management, communications management, and process flow management to encourage participation
• Manage end-to-end quantitative primary research programmes, from client briefing, questionnaire design and scripting (Qualtrics experience preferred), sampling techniques, data interpretation, and delivery of insights and recommendations
• Manage end-to-end qualitative research studies including discussion guide development, methodology design, fieldwork management, qualitative data interpretation and delivery of insights and recommendations
• Have previous experience in research looking at data and statistics, especially company data and official statistics and reporting
• Be experienced in using Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with using Pivot Tables and Graphs
• Possess strong data analysis skills, especially the ability to derive insight from data
• Have experience of managing multiple projects concurrently
• Have experience of managing freelance researchers and ensuring they meet deliverables
• Possess first-class report writing experience and attention to detail
• Be able to work remotely while building strong relationships with the AMA and Barbour ABI teams
• Have an analytical, questioning mindset and the ability to think critically
• Maintain a positive, solutions-orientated attitude towards problem-solving
• Have experience in trends analysis and market forecasting

Responsibilities

• 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
• Bring different research techniques into play and balance work across multiple projects and clients
• Set up and manage several projects concurrently, keeping them on track and delivering to the client within agreed timescales
• Manage and support freelance researchers in the delivery of projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a degree in a relevant field, e.g. Business Studies, Marketing, Economics
• Have market research agency experience
• Have built environment/construction sector experience
• Be a member of MRS 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