85 Research Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

RESEARCH MANAGER – SOCIAL, POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL INSIGHTS

LONDON – £50,000–£60,000

4 days in the office - Friday WFH

THE COMPANY

This high-growth research and technology scale-up is transforming how market and opinion research is done. Using proprietary tech, they deliver faster, more accurate insights for clients spanning global brands, NGOs, think tanks, and political organisations. Their work regularly features in leading media outlets, and they’re known for combining deep research expertise with innovative engineering to produce unique, actionable results.

THE ROLE

As Research Manager, you’ll own projects end-to-end — from questionnaire design and fieldwork management to analysis, reporting, and client presentations. You’ll be the main point of contact for clients, strengthening relationships, spotting opportunities for growth, and ensuring every project delivers meaningful insights. You’ll work across political, social, and commercial briefs, with the opportunity to explore AI-enabled tools and cutting-edge methodologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and deliver quantitative research projects from brief through to insight delivery.
• Design questionnaires, oversee fieldwork, and produce compelling analysis and visualisations.
• Lead client communications, providing updates and strategic recommendations.
• Support proposals, pitches, and business development activities.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team process improvements.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• ~4 years’ experience in quantitative research, ideally within social or political sectors.
• Strong understanding of political polling, public opinion research, and behavioural insights.
• Proven data analysis and visualisation skills; knowledge of R or Python advantageous.
• Excellent project management and client relationship skills.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to adopt innovative research methods.

BENEFITS

Private healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, 3% pension match, and the chance to work with a respected, growing team at the intersection of research and technology.

RESEARCH MANAGER – DATA SERVICES

LONDON – £50,000–£60,000

4 days in the office - Friday WFH

THE COMPANY

This high-growth research and technology scale-up is reshaping how market and opinion research is delivered. Their proprietary platform powers fast, accurate, and cost-effective polling, surveys, and data analysis for global brands, NGOs, political parties, and think tanks. Featured in leading outlets such as the Financial Times, The Economist, and Wired, they’re known for combining academic-level research expertise with innovative engineering. With an inclusive, collaborative culture, they offer the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across sectors.

THE ROLE

As Research Manager in the Data Services team, you’ll take full ownership of quantitative research projects for major commercial and not-for-profit clients. You’ll manage relationships end-to-end — from scoping and survey design through to data delivery, reporting, and presentations. You’ll also help shape how the platform evolves, working closely with engineering to develop new features, and mentor junior researchers to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and deliver projects across brand tracking, ad testing, segmentation, and political research.
• Act as primary client contact, managing accounts and identifying growth opportunities.
• Design, script, and quality-check surveys, ensuring robust methodology and outputs.
• Create custom data tables and outputs using tools like DisplayR.
• Collaborate with consulting and analytics teams on large-scale, multi-market studies.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years’ experience in quantitative market research.
• Strong survey design, sampling, and data analysis skills.
• Proven track record across multiple methodologies (brand tracking, brand lift, ad testing, segmentation).
• Excellent Excel skills; DisplayR knowledge is a plus.
• Commercial mindset with RFP and quoting experience.
• Confident communicator with strong client management skills.

BENEFITS

Private healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, 3% pension match, and the chance to work with a respected, academically strong team using cutting-edge research technology.

Research Manager (Consumer)

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

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + 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.

Research Manager (Consumer)

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

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + 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.

Research Manager/Junior Associate Director

Up to £45,000- £60,000

Remote within UK

This is an exciting chance to join a specialist boutique healthcare market research agency that is poised for ambitious growth. Under new leadership and with a fresh strategic vision, the agency is evolving its service offering and looking to expand its senior research team. Known for delivering high-quality international insights primarily through robust quantitative methods—including tracking, segmentation, and demand studies—the agency benefits from the unique advantage of an in-house physician panel. Recent new team members are already making a strong impact, and now the agency seeks a proactive individual ready to take ownership of projects and help shape the future direction.

THE ROLE:

You will lead and manage international quantitative research projects across multiple therapy areas, working closely with directors while taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management. This is a hands-on position with plenty of scope to contribute beyond project delivery.

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of quant studies such as tracking, segmentation, conjoint, and demand analyses
• Manage timelines, client relationships, and project outputs with autonomy
• Assist with proposal writing and help prepare credentials and pitch materials
• Work alongside senior colleagues to refine and evolve the agency’s offerings
• Occasionally support qualitative or hybrid projects as required
• Contribute ideas in innovation, including the application of AI within research

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record managing pharma-focused quantitative research projects
• Comfortable coordinating international, multi-market studies
• Some familiarity with qualitative research and willingness to get involved when needed
• Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to influence future working practices
• Interest in AI and innovation applied to market research
• Fluency in German is a plus!

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