Qual Associate Director | Boutique Research Agency | Up to £55k DOE
A boutique qualitative research agency that punches well above its weight. They work with major brands, including household names in FMCG, on communications strategy across EV, financial services, health & wellbeing, and retail. They also stand out from their competitors by approaching every brief that they work on from a behavioural economics perspective.
The team is small, expert, and genuinely collaborative. Think tight briefs, shorter sessions, smart thinking, and a culture where your voice is heard.
You will be:
📋 Leading projects end-to-end, from proposal through to So What
🎙️ Moderating across a range of qual methodologies (often paired sessions rather than large groups)
🤝 Building and owning direct client relationships
🌱 Contributing to new business by nurturing existing contacts
👩 🏫 Mentoring junior team members and supporting their development
The Ideal Candidate:
* You’re an established AD with a strong track record in qual research
* You manage your own workload, take pride in your analysis
* You know how to turn findings into genuinely useful strategic thinking.