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Head of Research

Harnhamnottinghamshire, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 28 May 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid leadership role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow a vital insight function, driving strategy and creative delivery for global clients with strong executive support. You will thrive here if you possess deep qualitative research expertise and a passion for leading and developing teams within a collaborative, well-established creative agency environment. With a competitive salary of GBP 80,000 - 100,000 and significant potential for impact, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£80k - £100k/yr
Seniority
Leader
Work mode
On Site
Location
nottinghamshire, england, United Kingdom

Job Description

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.

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