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Salary
SALARY:

£80000 - £100000

Location

LOCATION

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Head of Research
£80,000-£100,000
Nottinghamshire (Hybrid - 3x Days a Week in Office)

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a qualitative insight function within a large, established brand communications business, moving into a senior leadership role with real scope: leading a team, shaping capability, and working on globally recognised brands, all within a unique environment that blends insight, creativity, and strategy!

THE COMPANY

You'll join an in-house agency which operates as a collection of specialist teams, delivering integrated work for major clients, including some key flagship relationships which you will be a part of from day 1. The business have long-standing client partnerships and a strong reputation but are now investing in building their external profile and strengthening their insight offering (which is where you come in!)

THE ROLE

This is a Head of Qual-level position, responsible for leading and growing the qualitative research capability.

You will:
* Lead, develop, and expand the Qual team (currently 3, with plans to grow)
* Own and evolve the qualitative research offering
* Deliver high-quality qual work, remaining hands-on where needed
* Partner with Account Directors on key client relationships
* Play a central role across major global accounts
* Introduce new methodologies and innovative approaches
* Contribute to new business and capability positioning
* Work within a matrix structure across insight, creative, and client teams

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Strong qualitative research background
  • Strong client-facing skills
  • Experience working with large, global brands
  • Proven team leadership or practice-building experience
  • Deep expertise across qualitative methodologies
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence
  • A credible, senior presence: you are someone able to lead from day one

THE BENEFITS

  • £80,000-£100,000

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.

CONTACT

Adam Osborne

Manager

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