This is not your typical research role. You’ll be at the heart of critical business, political, and societal issues, providing data-driven insights that make a difference. Working here means collaborating with talented, globally-minded colleagues who share your passion for turning complex information into actionable advice. If you love fast-paced environments and thrive on variety, this is your chance to make your mark.

Our client is a leading global advisory firm known for solving complex challenges faced by major organisations. Their dedicated Insight team of 30 experts spans London, Washington DC, and Beijing. Whether analysing media sentiment or conducting in-depth opinion research, the team’s mission is to inform smarter strategies for clients. Joining this team means working alongside experts from diverse backgrounds—political polling, market research, media analytics—and becoming part of a collaborative, innovative culture.

As an Executive, your role will be dynamic and hands-on. You’ll:
🔹 Translate client challenges into tailored research briefs
🔹 Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including moderating interviews and focus groups
🔹 Analyse media and social media data to extract key insights
🔹 Present findings through engaging reports and presentations
🔹 Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quick-turnaround tasks with longer-term initiatives
🔹 Support new business pitches and contribute to an insight-driven culture

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex problems with data. You should have:
✅ 2-4 years of experience in corporate reputation, message testing, or public affairs research
✅ A track record of advising clients using both quantitative and qualitative insights
✅ Cross-sector exposure (financial services, energy, consumer goods etc.)

With a portfolio of international and UK-based studies spanning commercial and non-profit sectors, this boutique is known for its commitment to delivering the latest thinking and practice in behavioural economics. Their projects focus on behavioural research, brand strategy, and positioning, and they collaborate with some of the biggest brands and renowned creative agencies.

In this role, you’ll be involved in qualitative research projects from start to finish. You will:

👉 Manage project set-up, briefing field teams, and liaising with clients.

👉 Craft and write discussion guides.

👉 Lead briefings and conduct qualitative research using methods such as interviews, focus groups, online communities and ethnography.

👉 Conduct analysis and pull out actionable insights, and contribute to presentations.

👉 Collaborate with senior team members to draft proposals and explore new methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-3 years of research experience, ideally within a research agency.
• Experience in qualitative research methods, including moderating interviews, focus groups etc.
• Strong communication and writing style.

Our client is a global insights agency that fuses the power of culture, creativity, and strategy to deliver innovative solutions. They pride themselves on fostering a supportive and forward-thinking workplace, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. This is a company that truly invests in its people, offering growth opportunities and an inclusive culture where your potential can flourish.

As a Project Executive, you’ll be the cornerstone of operational excellence:

✨ Organising and coordinating projects with precision and attention to detail.

💻 Managing virtual tools (Zoom, SharePoint, Dropbox, Recollective, and more) and scheduling across time zones.

🗂️ Juggling priorities and staying ahead in a fast-paced environment.

🔄 Supporting team members by adapting to ad hoc tasks, including evening responsibilities.

🧩 Solving logistical challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.

🌍 Working collaboratively with a global team to deliver outstanding results.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-12 months experience in project management within research agency.
• Degree preferred but not essential; it’s your drive and dedication that matter most.
• Available for office-based work 3–4 days per week.

Founded just over 10 years ago they have worked with some of the biggest companies in the UK (KPMG, UKTV, and Tails.com to name a few). They are a team of business economists who carry out marketing effectiveness projects to the highest standards. Understanding the drivers of growth for their clients and helping them to make impactful changes.

They are looking for a talented Econometrician who is excellent at delivering econometric modeling work and its application to marketing (MMM). You will be able to craft debriefs and other deliverables with storytelling charts that enable change. Working on these projects from start to finish you will get to work with a whole variety of clients whilst leveraging the state-of-the-art technology given by the company that has recently acquired them.

Key attributes of the suitable Econometrician include:

• 1-3 years experience working in an Econometrics/Data Analytics environment
• Experience working on projects focused on marketing mix modeling (MMM)
• Proficiency with the use of analytical tools such as Excel, R, etc.
• Educational background in Economics, Maths, Statistics, etc.

With a portfolio of international and UK-based studies spanning commercial and non-profit sectors, this boutique is known for its commitment to delivering the latest thinking and practice in behavioural economics. Their projects focus on behavioural research, brand strategy, and positioning, and they collaborate with some of the biggest brands and renowned creative agencies.

In this role, you’ll be involved in both quantitative research projects from start to finish. You will:

👉 Manage project set-up, briefing field teams, and liaising with clients.

👉 Craft insightful questionnaires and ensure surveys meet top industry standards.

👉 Lead briefings and script checks, ensuring data is accurate and well-presented.

👉 Analyse data, pulling out actionable insights, and contribute to presentations.

👉 Collaborate with senior team members to draft proposals and explore new methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-18 months of research experience, ideally within a research agency.
• Experience in quantitative research methods, including questionnaire design and data analysis.
• Strong communication and writing style.

Founded just over 10 years ago they have worked with some of the biggest companies in the UK (KPMG, UKTV, and Tails.com to name a few). They are a team of business economists who carry out marketing effectiveness projects to the highest standards. Understanding the drivers of growth for their clients and helping them to make impactful changes.

They are looking for a talented Senior Analyst who is excellent at delivering econometric modeling work and its application to marketing (MMM). You will be able to craft debriefs and other deliverables with storytelling charts that enable change. Working on these projects from start to finish you will get to work with a whole variety of clients whilst leveraging the state-of-the-art technology given by the company that has recently acquired them.

Key attributes of the suitable Senior Analyst (MMM):

• 1-3 years experience working in an Econometrics/Data Analytics environment
• Experience working on projects focused on marketing mix modeling (MMM)
• Proficiency with the use of analytical tools such as Excel, R, etc.
• Educational background in Economics, Maths, Statistics, etc.

A heavyweight within the health & fitness industry. Founded more than 10+ years ago, they have over 150 sites across the UK. Boasting the fact, they have over 500,000 members! They pride themselves on having strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture that ensures they put their people first.

In the role of Lead Analyst, you’ll be pivotal in shaping data-driven commercial strategies that fuel growth. Your insights will directly impact their performance by uncovering opportunities for expansion and guiding strategic decisions. Partnering with the Commercial and Marketing teams, you’ll deliver powerful data insights that maximise revenue potential and enhance profitability across the board.

Key attributes of the suitable Lead Analyst include:

• 5+ years’ experience working in the commercial/data analytics field with the ability to translate data into insights
• Proficiency with using both SQL and Excel
• Strong understanding of statistics – A/B testing, regression analysis, etc.

They are a global management consulting company, with thousands of employees worldwide. Working on projects which have a huge impact on the key challenges of our times. They work across a vast array of sectors including the public sector, climate and environment, energy and utilities, etc.

The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to further growth by applying expertise in data science to client projects and working closely with a team leader to help coach and line-manage junior data scientists. You will interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to the drafting of research reports and proposals, and presenting findings to the client.

Key attributes of the suitable Senior Data Scientist include:

• 3+ years of experience working in the public sector domain
• Experience using Python – with an understanding of data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms such as clustering, regression, classification, forecasting, neural networks, NLP, etc.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills

They are a global management consulting company, with thousands of employees worldwide. Working on projects which have a huge impact on the key challenges of our times. They work across a vast array of sectors including the public sector, aviation, climate and environment, energy and utilities, etc.

The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to further growth by applying expertise in the aviation space, working on data science projects, and working closely with a team leader to help coach and line-manage junior data scientists. You will interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to the drafting of research reports and proposals, and presenting findings to the client

Key attributes of the suitable Senior Data Scientist include:

• 3+ years of experience working in the aviation industry
• Experience using Python – with an understanding of data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms such as clustering, regression, classification, forecasting, neural networks, NLP, etc.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills

Our client isn’t just seeking another researcher; they’re looking for someone who thrives on crafting stories from data, who’s ready to dive deep into diverse projects, and who wants to grow into a trusted advisor for top-tier brands. Imagine a workplace where you’re encouraged to be brave, curious, and genuine—supported by a team that values your input and celebrates your growth. 

Our client is a trailblazer in the research world, offering insights that genuinely shift the needle for their partners. Their work spans multiple industries—media, retail, entertainment, and more—with a reputation built on delivering quality and driving repeat business. Their approach is dynamic, blending quantitative, qualitative, and analytics methodologies. With a strong foundation in place, they’re eager to push boundaries with new tools, technologies, and strategies.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with the Managing Director to work consultatively with a large gaming/entertainment client (50% of your time).
• Delivering strategic quant research for other clients and conducting BD.
• Lead insight projects from start to finish whilst still getting hands on with analysis and creating compelling insight stories.
• Mentor junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive culture.

The ideal candidates will have:

✅ 5+ years experience in an insight agency, with expertise in quantitative research (qualitative is a bonus!)
✅ Skilled in tools like Q or SPSS, and adept at the entire research lifecycle.
✅ A keen interest in sports /entertainment / gaming.