Full job descriptionAssociate Director, Consulting & Analytics
London - 4x a week
Up to £75,000


This is an opportunity to join a growing research and analytics consultancy in a senior leadership role with significant influence across client relationships, commercial growth, research delivery, and team development. You will work on high-impact projects that help organisations make evidence-based decisions on some of today’s most important social, public, and organisational challenges.


The Company
They are a fast-growing, technology-enabled research and analytics business that combines deep research expertise with innovative tools and methodologies. Working with a broad range of organisations across the public, non-profit, and commercial sectors, they deliver robust insights that drive strategic decision-making.


Their multidisciplinary team brings together researchers, analysts, data specialists, and technology professionals to solve complex problems through evidence-led thinking. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an Associate Director to play a key role in shaping client partnerships, developing talent, and maintaining high standards of research excellence.


The Role
As an Associate Director, Consulting & Analytics, you will:
*Build and grow senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for further work.
*Lead proposals, tenders, and complex RFP responses, bringing together expertise from across the business.
*Oversee a portfolio of quantitative and qualitative research, analytics, and insight projects from scoping through to delivery.
*Ensure projects meet quality, commercial, and client service expectations.
*Review and shape analysis, reports, and presentations, translating complex findings into clear recommendations.
*Act as the senior escalation point for project, client, or commercial challenges.
*Manage, coach, and develop Research Managers through regular feedback and performance development.
*Collaborate with operational, commercial, and technical teams to improve delivery processes.
*Contribute to the adoption of technology and AI tools that enhance research effectiveness and efficiency.
Your Skills & Experience
*Strong commercial experience leading quantitative and qualitative research, analytics, or insight projects.
*Experience working with organisations across areas such as non-profits, foundations, public sector bodies, charities, or commercial organisations.
*Proven ability to build senior stakeholder relationships and grow strategic client accounts.
*Experience leading complex proposals, tenders, and research briefs.
*Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to senior audiences.
*Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects while balancing quality, timelines, and commercial performance.
*Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing consultants, researchers, or analysts.
*Interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve research delivery and operational efficiency.
*Understanding of how research informs decision-making on social, public, or organisational issues.
What They Offer
*Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious consulting and analytics function.
*Significant ownership of client relationships and business development activities.
*Exposure to impactful, high-profile research and insight programmes.
*Clear leadership responsibilities with the chance to develop and mentor talented researchers.
*Collaborative environment working alongside specialists in research, analytics, data, and technology.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced research, insights, or analytics leader looking for a role that combines client leadership, commercial responsibility, people management, and high-quality research delivery, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.