Associate Director

We’re partnering with a values-driven strategic advisory and insights firm that helps organisations turn solid evidence into action. They work with both commercial and public-sector clients to build stronger brands, shape better products, and design meaningful experiences. The team is made up of researchers, strategists, marketing scientists, and analysts who bring a mix of quantitative and qualitative expertise. This business cares deeply about impact for clients, for people, for community, and for the planet. They believe in curiosity, collaboration, and doing work that matters.

Certified B Corp, this agency holds itself to a standard that balances business success with social and environmental responsibility. Maintaining a boutique ethos, even as they grow, each person gets space to learn, lead, and make a difference.

The Role

As Associate Director, you’ll be a leader who bridges insight, strategy, and delivery. You’ll partner with senior clients, guide research and consulting teams, and shape projects that create real value. Some of the core responsibilities will be:

- Owning major client relationships; understanding their goals and translating them into research, strategy, or product interventions.
- Leading end-to-end insight programs: designing, managing, analysing, and synthesising quantitative and qualitative work to deliver clear, actionable advice.
- Mentoring and managing consultants and researchers, helping them grow both technically and commercially.
- Ensuring that every insight project is grounded in rigour but delivered with clarity; telling the “So What” and “Now What” so clients can act with confidence.
- Contributing to business development: identifying opportunities, supporting pitches and proposals, setting direction for new offerings.
- Living the culture: promoting collaboration, supporting the growth of others, contributing to a values-led, inclusive, people-first workplace.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has 6+ years of experience in a research, insights, or strategy role.
- Is strong in quantitative methods and is complemented by quantitative or mixed-methods experience.
- Can think strategically, not just about data, but about how insight becomes change.
- Is adept at managing people & projects: balancing quality, timelines, budget, and stakeholder expectations.
- Communicates clearly & persuasively and is comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and facilitating workshops.
- Shares values of curiosity, integrity, collaboration, growth, and an orientation toward sustainable impact.

What’s on offer?

We offer:

- Competitive salary reflective of seniority & experience.
- A culture that is people-first, supportive, and oriented toward continuous learning and development.
- Opportunity to work with varied sectors (commercial, government, NGOs) and on work that stretches both the analytic and creative parts of insight & strategy.
- The chance to shape how insights are embedded in organisations; see your work have long-term impact.
- Being part of a firm committed to balance: high quality work, but with sustainability, social purpose, diversity and wellbeing in mind.

If you're driven by curiosity, enjoy leading teams, and want your work to matter beyond just numbers, then this role could be a great fit.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Our Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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