Research Director - Remote

Remote hire - ideally either UK or Turkey

At Bolt Insight, we build research technology that gives FMCG and CPG brands faster, deeper, and more actionable consumer insight. Our platform combines AI-powered qualitative and quantitative research and we need a Research Director who can bring rigour, curiosity, and strong quantitative craft to everything we do.

This is a hands‑on role with real client exposure. You'll lead projects end‑to‑end, mentor junior researchers, and help push the boundaries of what AI‑assisted research can deliver. If you have a strong quant foundation, love translating data into compelling stories, and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, we'd love to meet you.

• Own the full project lifecycle for global clients from methodology design and scoping through to fieldwork, analysis, and final reporting.
• Work closely with junior Research Executives, guiding their execution, output quality, and professional development.
• Ensure clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders, delivering strategic insights and actionable recommendations on time.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for your client portfolio, building trust and tailoring research solutions to their specific needs.
• Lead client calls, contribute to proposals, and follow through on every project commitment.
• Maintain strong ongoing relationships that drive repeat engagement and client satisfaction.

• Design and execute complex quantitative studies including Max Diff, conjoint, regression, factor analysis, and segmentation independently and to a high standard.
• Work fluently in SPSS and Excel (advanced level), including chart production, cross‑tabulation, and statistical reporting.
• Manage Quant AI (BoltQ) projects end‑to‑end: questionnaire design, logic setup, automated analysis, and report storytelling.
• Ensure all quant outputs are accurate, clearly structured, and meet client expectations for rigour and insight depth.

• Produce output decks that combine analytical clarity with compelling storytelling — findings that clients can act on, not just read.
• Translate complex quantitative outputs into clear strategic implications for non‑technical audiences.
• Quality‑assure AI‑generated outputs and ensure all deliverables meet Bolt Insight's standards.

• Contribute to the development of BoltChatAI and BoltQ by gathering client feedback and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance AI‑driven research capabilities.
• Develop and refine internal workflows to improve research efficiency and quality across the team.

• Mentor and train junior researchers in both traditional and AI‑assisted methodologies.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth within the research team.
• Provide input on team expansion and recruitment where needed.

You've independently delivered complex quant projects — Max Diff, conjoint, regression, factor analysis, segmentation — and you're comfortable with SPSS and advanced Excel. This isn't a nice to have; it's the core of the role.

You take full responsibility for delivery, from brief to debrief, and you don't need to be chased to keep things moving.

You're comfortable leading client calls and building relationships. You listen carefully, communicate clearly, and know when to push back constructively.

You can turn a Max Diff output or a regression model into a clear, compelling narrative that actually influences decisions.

You're open to — ideally already experienced with — AI‑powered research tools. You understand their value and their limits.

You enjoy bringing junior colleagues on, sharing what you know, and building team capability over time.

We'll explore your quant experience directly in the interview process — not to catch you out, but because it matters for this…