2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantitative Research Director to join our talented and growing team, working on some of our biggest and most strategic clients across Finance, Automotive & Travel sectors.You'll be genuinely curious about client's strategic issues, capable of turning findings into impactful insights, and skilled at building strong client relationships. You'll have a passion for exploring new ideas and techniques, plus proven experience working in Market Research in a commercial environment, ideally with a track record working with financial, automotive and travel clientsAs a Research Director, you'll have the autonomy to flex your research and sector knowledge expertise, whilst drawing upon our industry leading toolkit of research methodologies, tools, techniques and proprietary thinking to help deliver better human understanding for our clients.Managing quantitative projects you'll get to work with our Qual team on mixed methodology projects as well as collaborate with our neuro, behavioural and data science teams to integrate deeper human understanding.You will also work more widely with our Accenture Song and Unlimited colleagues- further applying your knowledge to a wide range of business questions.If you have a hunger to better understand people and a desire to help brands help us all, get in touch.We offer Hybrid working, which for us is a blend of working remotely and in either our London or Winchester office. It's all about choosing the best place to be for you, your team, and the business on any given working day.As a Research Director you'll get to:Champion your client account(s), focusing on developing these relationships and maximise their growth potentialCreate project proposals for large and complex assignments, outlining methodology, costs, incorporating Human Understanding and a clear reason for using Walnut UnlimitedTake decisions on managing new projects, allocation of resources and strategic planning of new business opportunitiesOversee complex tasks, leading communication, briefing project teams and managing/delegating workload effectivelyDeliver client debriefs, overseeing preparation of presentation material, compiling/ writing conclusions and recommendationsBuild and manage the teams working on your projects/accountsConduct staff appraisals, communicating and setting objectives, and motivating staffWork with the board to develop Walnut Unlimited's vision and strategic directionRequirementsWho will you be?An experienced Quantitative Research Director, agency or client-side. We're also happy to hear from experienced Associate Directors looking for a step up to advance your careerYou'll have proven experience in designing and delivering complex projects demonstrating expertise in a range of quantitative methodologiesA fresh thinker with an open mind to build on your experience to offer clients the best research to answer their objectivesAn outstanding communicator, skilled in both verbal and written communication, adept at articulating purpose, role, priorities, and objectives with claritySolid project and people management skills including planning, controlling costs and overseeing projectsCollaborative, inclusive and professional in your approach to working with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliersA creative storyteller with a talent for cutting through the data and writing compelling summaries, conclusions and recommendationsA strong presenter whose personal delivery reflects confidence, enthusiasm and personality with the ability to deliver value and insight to the clientYou'll have some knowledge and want to learn more about behavioural science the role of neuroscience within researchBenefitsWhat's in it for you?Our people are key to our success. Human understanding is what we do, both in terms of understanding people but also understanding our people. Whether this is investing in training and development, improving staff benefits or funding a really great day out, people are the heart and soul of everything we do.You'll enjoy:Flexible hybrid working25 Days' Holiday paFlexible Bank Holidays + Christmas closureAdditional Holiday purchase schemeContributory Pension SchemeLife AssuranceHealthcare Cashback Plan (Incl. Employee Assistance Programme)Travel loan, Cycle to work schemesWhy join Walnut Unlimited?As a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for, we help brands connect with people, by understanding people. We believe that interpreting human behaviour is as much an art as it is a science. Walnut uses market research techniques to understand what we think, how we feel and, most importantly, why.Blending neuroscience, behavioural science and data science, we uncover the truth behind our human experiences.We value:Collaboration - Partnership with colleagues, across the Group, with suppliers and clients to achieve the best outcomeRespect - Respect for self, for each other and the work that we doThink Beyond - Embraces challenges, no matter how rare. Sees solutions over problems. Finds a way to make things happenBe Inspiring - Inspiring colleagues will embody the traits we aspire to, and help elevate those around them.Walnut Unlimited is proudly part of UNLIMITED, a fully integrated agency group with human understanding at its heart. Through our Human Understanding Lab, we uncover behaviour-led insights that power performance and create a genuine business advantage for our clients.UNLIMITED is part of the Accenture Song family, the world's largest tech-powered creative group.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.As an equal opportunities workplace, we have a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, neuro divergence, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. Whether you're just getting your foot in the door, or you are an experienced employee whose life circumstances are shifting, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the world we want to live in and are therefore flexible to accommodate each individual's needs as best as we can.By submitting your CV, you consent to our Privacy Policy which can be seen in full at https://www.walnutunlimited.com/gdpr-candidate-privacy-notice-uk/ If you would prefer us not to store your details or contact you please let us know.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionResearchIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Walnut Unlimited by 2xGet notified about new Research Director jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.City Of London, England, United Kingdom £50,000 - £85,000 20 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoAssociate Director - Qualitative ResearchCity Of London, England, United Kingdom£60,000.00-£75,000.0020 hours agoManaging Director, Guy's and St. Thomas' PharmaceuticalsLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoDirector - Thriving Social Research ConsultancyLondon, England, United Kingdom 21 hours agoInternational Senior Market Research Director (healthcare - quant)London, England, United Kingdom 9 months agoLondon Area, United Kingdom$250,000.00-$1,000,000.001 week agoAddlestone, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoInsights Director, International Card ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssociate Director iCARE (Operations & Digital Health Research)London, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoDirector, Insights, Strategy & Analytics – International ProductionsLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoExecutive Director, Reporting & InsightsAddlestone, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 8 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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