Skills

Python Market research Research Survey design

Job Specifications

Research Manager (Consumer)

Location: Old Street, London (4 days/week in office - usually WFH Fridays)

Salary: PS50,000-PS60,000 + strong benefits

About the Company

Harnham have exclusively partnered up with a high-growth research and technology scale-up on a mission to close the "understanding gap" between what organisations believe about people and reality. Using proprietary technology, they deliver faster, more accurate insights for political, social, and commercial clients. Our research is trusted by leading global brands and non-profits, and regularly features in major media outlets.

They combine the expertise of seasoned researchers with innovative engineering talent to reimagine how market and opinion research is conducted.

The Role

As a Research Manager, you will have full ownership of projects from initial scoping to final presentation. You'll be the primary client contact, delivering impactful insights and strengthening long-term relationships. This role involves working across commercial, consumer and some social sectors, with the opportunity to use emerging tools such as AI to enhance project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage research projects end-to-end: client liaison, survey design, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and presentations
Lead client communications, ensuring insights are actionable and meaningful
Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities
Support proposals and capability demonstrations to prospective clients
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

Ideally over 3 years' experience in quantitative research
Proven skills in questionnaire design, analysis specs, data tables, and visualisation
Experience designing and interpreting political opinion polls
Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
Organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in R or Python is an advantage
Interest in AI applications in market research

Why Join them?

This is a chance to join a collaborative, innovative team delivering high-profile, impactful research for a wide range of clients. You'll work closely with experts in research, technology, and product, in an environment that values curiosity, ownership, and quality.

About the Company

Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com Our recruitment and talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. Whether you need full-time staff, contract talent, specialized training, Data-qualified graduates, or C-suite executives... Know more