14 of 14 Research Manager Jobs in Central London

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 … 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 More ❯

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 More ❯

RESEARCH MANAGER LONDON – HYBRID – 4 days a week in office (Old Street area) £50,000–£60,000 N.B. No sponsorship available THE COMPANY This high-growth research and technology scale-up powers polling, surveys, and data analysis for global brands, influential non-profits, and high-profile public sector organisations! THE ROLE As Research Manager, you … expand accounts and contribute to proposals Mentor junior colleagues and support process improvements Work with emerging AI-enabled tools and innovative methodologies YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience in quantitative research Expertise in questionnaire design, analysis, and data visualisation Strong client relationship management skills Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously Bonus: knowledge of R for coding/analysis and interest … in AI in research BENEFITS £50,000–£60,000 salary Private healthcare 25 days’ holiday 3% pension match Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with full ownership from start to finish HOW TO APPLY Express your interest by sending your CV to [Recruiter Name] via the apply link on this page. More ❯

Research Manager – Quantitative Research – SaaS/AI – Social/Political London (Hybrid Working) £50,000 – 60,000 + Bens Fantastic opportunity for a Research Manager who has social, political or polling research experience to make a genuine impact in a growing and dynamic agency. As an RM you will own projects from start to … clients. You will provide the insights, the ‘so what’ which allows clients to use and action your advice and recommendations. This role will best suit those with a quantitative research agency background, someone who has experience of working on all stages of the research process (from design to delivery). You will be the sort of person who … is not looking to be pigeonholed and is keen to keep developing and widening your skillset (eg using AI in research, work with qualitative data). We seek people who have experience and an interest in social & political research, exposure to polling would be of particular interest. You should enjoy working directly with clients and strive to deliver More ❯

Research Manager (Self Serve) – Tech & AI Empowered Research Agency London (Hybrid Working) £40,000 to 45,000 + benefits This Tech & AI enabled agency has created a dynamic platform and data products to enable a range of clients to acquire powerful data about what we think and do as consumers and citizens. They are on a mission … to close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight at the speed of software. Their superstar research team is the cornerstone of achieving this and they are looking to expand the team. This will be a varied role — one day you may be working with some of the largest media or consumer goods companies another … day you may be helping a smaller non-for-profit organisation achieve their own mission. This is a role within the research team to lead on delivering surveys and research projects through a platform, working closely with clients who use the platform on their own to provide timely service. This role sits within a research team of More ❯

Are you a researcher, looking to move to a company that rewards your hard work and effort? We are working with a global research agency who do just that. They are looking to expand the team by hiring: Senior Research Executive £35,000 - £40,000 + benefits Research Manager £41,000 - £50,000 + benefits These … roles will have a focus on B2B research, designing bespoke research services across segmentation, proposition testing, market assessment to thought leadership studies. We are looking for researchers who are experienced in or looking to pivot towards B2B research, where the projects are larger scale and often more strategic. It's a great opportunity to also develop your … core research skills across a range of industries including financial services, technology to professional services. We are looking for researchers who are quantitative or mixed method with some previous agency experience. This role offers hybrid working from their Central London office. 🔸 Please apply for next steps . For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email More ❯

Quantitative Research Manager – Tech & AI Empowered Research Agency London (Hybrid Working) £50,000 to 60,000 + benefits This Tech & AI enabled agency has created a dynamic platform and data products to enable a range of clients to acquire powerful data about what we think and do as consumers and citizens. They are on a mission to … close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight at the speed of software. Their superstar research team is the cornerstone of achieving this and they are looking to expand the team. This will be a varied role — one day you may be working with some of the largest media or consumer goods companies another day … clients, running projects end-to-end, and helping clients get the most out of the platform and the research. To do this you will: Independently own and deliver quantitative research projects across a range of sectors and audiences including political, consumer and multi-market) Lead client calls and comms to scope out projects, provide updates during projects and briefings More ❯

Research Manager - Self-Serve Platform £40,000 - £45,000 | London | Market Research Technology If you like the idea of combining hands-on research with product innovation, this role offers the chance to lead on a fast-growing self-serve research platform while working on a wide variety of projects. This scale-up research and … researchers, engineers, and commercial specialists, with the autonomy to own client relationships and shape how the self-serve offer evolves. The role You’ll take responsibility for delivering quantitative research projects from start to finish using the company’s proprietary platform. A big part of your work will be advising clients who use the self-serve product, ensuring their … scales. Typical projects include brand tracking, ad and campaign testing, multi-market B2C studies, and bespoke ad hoc research. Your background 3+ years’ experience in quantitative or mixed-methods research Skilled in survey design, sampling, and managing potential pitfalls in methodology Experience delivering brand tracking, campaign/ad testing, and ad hoc studies Confident working directly with clients and More ❯

Data Science Manager (This role may also be called Analytics Manager or Marketing Sciences Manager in other research businesses) Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) Salary: Up to £65k plus bonus and benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced data scientist looking to step into a role with real impact and … visibility? We're hiring a Data Science Manager to join a growing analytics team delivering insights across public policy, consumer behaviour & brand strategy. The role is working in a growing market research and consultancy group. This position blends technical depth with consulting and communication skills. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading projects and … translating data into clear, actionable insights. You’ll work across advanced market research techniques, segmentation, max diff, conjoint, pricing, Turf etc within a collaborative team that values curiosity, learning and innovation. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end data science projects, primarily using survey data Translating business questions into analytical solutions with practical impact Mentoring junior analysts More ❯

Technical Project Manager – AI & Machine Learning Research Contract length: this will run until 31/12/2025 with potential to extend to 24 months or permanent conversion Salary: £71,000-£78,000 Location: Hybrid 3 days per week in King's Cross London, 2 days from home A globally recognized social technology leader is hiring a Technical … Project Manager to support their Fundamental AI Research division. This role is instrumental in managing cutting-edge research projects in generative AI and large language models. You will be the operational lead for research teams, driving project structure, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring timely execution. Key Responsibilities: Partner with researchers and engineers to deliver AI research More ❯

opportunity to join a world-class engineering organisation, working at the intersection of mathematics, algorithms, and applied research. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a small, elite team of applied research engineers and mathematicians (~5 people). Drive prototype-heavy, algorithm-driven projects from concept to production. Translate advanced research concepts into practical, product-ready solutions. Collaborate with senior … leadership to align research with business and product objectives. Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative team culture. Requirements: Proven experience managing small, technically exceptional teams. Strong understanding of algorithms, mathematics, and prototype development. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business conversations. Comfortable working full-time, on-site in London. Desirable: Experience with advanced debugging, simulation, or More ❯

strong chance of extension) If you're a technically-minded PM who knows how to bring structure to chaos — and you’ve got experience in AI, ML or research-driven teams — this one's for you. The must-haves: Strong technical background (ML, LLMs, data science or AI research) End-to-end programme/project delivery experience Confident … communicator — you’ll be dealing with researchers, engineers, product, legal and more The gig: You’ll join a world-class AI research team working on next-gen ML agents and LLMs. Think experimental work at the intersection of science and engineering. Your job? Own the project delivery lifecycle. Set structure. Create clarity. Unblock the team. You’ll plan, prioritise … coordinate and document — and be the operational glue that helps the research land. Perks and logistics: Annual Salary up to £71,000 doe Contract until the end of the year 2025 + strong possibility of extension Inside IR35 via Principle HR (weekly payroll) Laptop, annual holiday, subsidised food onsite Based 3 days a week onsite in Central London - state More ❯

Our client, a global top-10 Sovereign Wealth Fund, is looking to hire a Manager into their Factor & Index Equities team, to focus on Quantitative Research specialising on Factor & Index strategies Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative research and analysis to develop financial models and identify investment opportunities Perform statistical analysis on financial data to identify trends, correlations, and patterns … will provide actionable insights for investment strategies Prepare, analyse, and interpret advanced quantitative and statistical analysis such as factor and style reports Requirements: 12+ years' of experience in Quantitative Research/Strategies, preferably from a Global Asset Manager or Institutional Investors such as Pension Funds, SWFs or Endowments Programming skills: Python for quantitative analysis and modelling More ❯

has an academic science background ( Masters or PHd) in Climate Change, Flooding, Geology or a similar area of study, to join this Lloyd's Syndicate in a high profile Research and Validation role. They are offering a salary upto £85000 plus an excellent range of benefits This role is immediately available and is based in their City of London … succinct and validated information to the Underwriters, Company as a whole and external interested parties. This will probably suit someone who has worked on similar projects in order to research, analyse and validate Catastrophe models for possible future Catastrophe exposures within the Lloyd's market. Strong written and verbal communications skills are key, as you will be presenting to More ❯