Associate Director - Public Sector

• Associate Director - Public Sector Research
• Mixed methodology research
• London, hybrid
• Salary up to £55,000

About the company

We are working with a leading insight consultancy, who help organisations make confident decisions through a combination of research, data, analytics and strategic insight. They work across complex challenges where understanding people, audiences and wider social trends can make a real difference.

The role

We’re looking for an Associate Director with public sector research experience to work with clients across government, local authorities, charities, regulators and industry bodies.

You’ll lead research and insight projects from start to finish, helping clients understand audiences, navigate policy and social issues, and make better-informed decisions. You’ll work across qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, stakeholder insight and communications strategy.

About you

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research experience
• Experience working with public sector or policy-related challenges
• Excellent storytelling, presentation and client management skills
• Experience leading projects and managing junior team members
• A track record in business development and public sector tendering
• Understanding of campaign evaluation, consultation and/or evaluation
• A genuine interest in social and public policy issues and creating real-world impact

This is a great opportunity for a senior research or consulting professional to take a leading role in delivering high-impact insight for organisations tackling important challenges across society.

🔸 Please apply for next steps. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.

For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.

Note:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.