Associate Research Director

We are seeking an Associate Research Director to support our Profiles EMEA research team in meeting the growing demand for our full-service research offer. This role is crucial as it involves partnering with our New Business team in order to create innovative and commercially attractive proposals, recommending robust survey and sample designs to achieve research objectives, advising on best practices to support existing accounts, crafting engaging questionnaires, conducting intelligent data analysis, and delivering impactful research debrief presentations. By excelling in these areas, the Associate Research Director will enable us to deliver high-quality results to our clients, helping them grow their brands with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design and delivery of viable and winning research proposals, working in partnership with the New Business team.
• Work closely with teams around Profiles, to design, set-up and deliver research programmes across an array of clients from various sectors (e.g. Fashion, Retail, Finance, Telecoms, Not-for-Profit).
• Oversee the smooth set up and delivery of multiple research projects at a time, in partnership with the Research Managers and Operations team.
• Create and/or sign off research materials (questionnaires, DP specs) to ensure high quality data capture and delivery to our clients.
• Oversee the data-checking process and lead the investigation of any data queries which may arise.
• Deliver analysis and reporting requirements: overseeing the design and population of report templates, leading on reporting, storytelling, and any presentation requirements.
• Contribute towards special projects on an ad hoc basis, such as Research on Research experiments, new product development or marketing workstreams.
• Support the delivery of overall financial targets and business performance.

The skills & experience needed as an Associate Research Director

• Experience in designing and delivering quantitative research programmes, including online studies, across the full life cycle of a project.
• Ability to build and maintain strong and collaborative client partnerships.
• Experience in delivering multiple research projects concurrently, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to put together insightful and impactful reports/presentations, and support others in doing so.
• Experience conducting fluent analysis in one or more of the established survey analysis software tools (e.g. SPSS, Survey Reporter, Q etc.).
• High levels of logical thinking & problem-solving skills with the ability to work innovatively to deliver both short-term and long-term goals.
• Strong commercial awareness and desire to help the business deliver on its financial objectives.
• Ability to help inspire and develop junior members of the team.
• A passion for research, excellent communication skills and experience of working in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• A desire to further build the profile of our team by presenting at industry conferences and seminars/events, and other activities.

Who this role would suit

• A commercially-minded and creative researcher, willing to think outside-the-box to solve unique client challenges.
• A proactive collaborator who is equally able to work alone to develop and execute a range of tasks.
• A diligent problem solver not easily deterred by a challenge or complex research brief.
• A confident and compelling communicator who delights in having rich discussions with clients and business stakeholders alike.

Unleash your potential at Kantar's Profiles division, home to the world’s largest audience network.

Join our expert team in survey design, sampling methodologies, and data science; we leverage cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with seamless access to real people and unparalleled insights.

Backed by industry-leading anti-fraud technology, our Profiles Audience Network comprises over 170 million individuals, in more than 100 markets worldwide. Our clients include many of the world’s leading brands, who trust us to collect reliable insights.

Be part of a team that shapes the future of panel market research and drives results for brands everywhere!

Some key facts:

• Our team is made up of 600 people globally.
• We are present in 27 countries.
• Profiles currently holds a 10% share in the $3b panel industry but we have ambition, a robust 3-year business plan and the financial backing of our private equity owners (Bain Capital) to grow to be the #1 player in this sector.
• We provide an ideal environment for professional growth, offering:
  • A ‘start-up’ atmosphere in which you can make a big impact and get credit for it.
  • The chance to learn all aspects of the business and influence the decision-making process.
  • The opportunity to network and learn from highly experienced, senior members of our teams from across the business, globally.