2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from HarnhamRecruitment Consultant - Marketing & InsightsResearch Director – 12-Month FTCLondon (Hybrid – Mon & Weds in office)Up to £70,000 + 28 days holiday + work-from-abroad benefitLooking to lead impactful research with some of the world’s biggest youth-focused brands?This is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role at a fast-growing, audience-first research and marketing agency that partners with brands like LEGO, Nike, Netflix, Disney, and the FA.They specialise in understanding youth audiences better than anyone else in the industry – blending bespoke quant and qual research with creative, strategic thinking that actually lands with the people it’s meant to speak to.You’ll be covering a 12-month maternity leave but stepping into a high-impact, hands-on role, where you’ll be leading projects end-to-end, developing a growing team, and working closely with senior leadership.What You’ll Be DoingResearch & Insight DeliveryOwn and deliver bespoke research projects across quant and qualDesign surveys, manage IDIs, run online communities and panelsLead analysis, reporting, and presentation of insights to senior clientsEnsure all work is GDPR compliant and ethically sound – especially important when researching youth and familiesClient GrowthBuild on relationships with high-profile clientsAct as a strategic advisor, spotting new opportunities for partnershipDeliver commercially focused insight that leads to actionLine manage a Research Manager from day oneMentor, coach, and build out the wider research team (2–3 additional hires planned within months)Work closely with the CEO and wider business leadership to evolve the research offerWho They’re Looking For5–7 years in a research agency or marketing-led research environmentStrong in both qual and quant, but confident leaning into quant where neededExperience with youth or family-focused research is a major plusComfortable managing projects end-to-end and acting as the senior point of contactCommercial mindset – track record of client growth and relationship buildingConfident navigating ethical research, GDPR, and safeguarding when working with under-16 audiencesWhy Join?Work with global clients on audience-defining researchJoin a team of 24 in a business that’s grown significantly since 2021Be part of a company that actually listens to young audiences – not just talks at them28 days holiday + 2 weeks working abroadHybrid working from beautiful central London offices (Mon & Weds in-office)Interested?Please send your CV to roshnibaillie@harnham.com or using the Apply link on this page.Please note, this role does NOT offer visa sponsorshipSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionResearchIndustriesMarket ResearchReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2xGet notified about new Research Director jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoPerformance Marketing Director - Experian Consumer ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDigital and Ecommerce Director - £120,000 to £150,000 (Midlands Based)Brand Director - Creative agency (Dubai)Head of Restaurant Partner Marketing (National Accounts)London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr