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Harnham

Research Manager

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 55,000 /year

Full Time

16-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Research

Job Specifications

Research Manager – Insights

Location: Midlands (Hybrid – Warwick area)

Type: Permanent

Salary : Up to £55k

Overview

We are partnering with an established insights and research consultancy seeking a Client Manager to lead quantitative research projects and act as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients.

This role sits at the intersection of research delivery, client management and insight storytelling. You’ll manage projects end-to-end while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Project Leadership

Lead multiple quantitative research projects from initial brief through to final debrief
Own client relationships, acting as the primary day-to-day contact
Translate business questions into robust research designs
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard

Insight & Analysis

Analyse research data and develop clear, actionable insights
Create compelling presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders
Support brand, communications and performance insight work
Ensure insight outputs are commercially relevant and decision-focused

Commercial & Team Contribution

Manage project budgets and cost control
Mentor and support more junior team members
Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing
Support continuous improvement in ways of working

Experience & Skills Required

Strong experience in quantitative research (ideally brand or communications)
Proven client management and project ownership experience
Confident, clear and persuasive communicator (written and verbal)
Experience delivering actionable insight rather than data only
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable

Full-service research exposure
Experience mentoring junior colleagues
Background in agency or consultancy environments

What’s On Offer

Hybrid working with a Midlands base
Broad client exposure and varied project work
Clear development and progression pathways
Supportive, inclusive team environment

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