Research Director

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Verian Group Full time
Research Director - Experiments (Behavioural Practice)

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Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Verian (formerly Kantar Public)

Research Director - Experiments (Behavioural Practice)

London, Millbank - Behavioural Practice

Verian (formerly Kantar Public) is one of the top tier social research agencies in the UK. We provide knowledge, evidence and insight that helps Government, the private sector and the Third Sector plan and care for society.

Due to business growth, we are looking for a Research Director with expertise in online experiments to join our Behavioural and Communications Practice. In this role, you will help us develop quantitative aspects of our market-leading behavioural offer; design and supervise the delivery of online experiments, ensuring high quality is maintained at all project stages; and help develop and manage a talented and expanding team of researchers.

The Behavioural and Communications Practice brings together varied expertise, including behavioural economics and cognitive and social psychology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, creative and design, advanced data analytics, communications consultancy and capability building. The team takes on a wide range of projects for clients across Government and the wider public sector, tackling issues from environmental behaviours to public health and misinformation to domestic abuse. We advise clients on the opportunities for behaviour change at all stages in the policy cycle; provide insight into what influences individual and organisational behaviours; design communications, interventions and strategies for driving change; and trial and evaluate campaigns and interventions. Our work is always interesting; it often involves sensitive issues and it makes a real difference to the world we live in.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting project teams, acting as key contact for clients, overseeing internet experiments, being accountable for timings and budgets, maintaining quality in analysis and reporting
  • Participating in new business activities – leading proposals and pitches, developing new client relationships, planning and contributing to profile-raising activities
  • Contributing to team planning and strategy, and skills and capability development
  • Working with other experts to develop our offer by drawing on advanced knowledge and skills, creating new solutions, and training the team
  • Upskilling junior team members, supporting their learning and development around designing, analysing, and writing up experiments
  • Line managing one or more individuals, and supporting their work and development

Your Profile

  • Proven expertise in online experiments, ideally in the context of behavioural science and intervention development and testing
  • Proven project oversight experience, with an ability to lead a research team to deliver excellent work to time and budget
  • Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle our clients; you will enjoy advising clients and helping to solve their problems
  • Strong writing skills, including the ability to write literature reviews, to explain technical concepts clearly to non-specialists, and to produce convincing proposals on tight timelines
  • Aptitude for innovative project design and the commercial skill to apply this to developing new opportunities for work

What we offer

Joining Verian means becoming part of a dynamic and collaborative community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and a shared commitment to making a difference. As a member of our team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that influence policies, drive social change, and shape the future of our society.

You will collaborate with passionate colleagues in an open and engaging environment , where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to thrive in a space where their wellbeing is taken into consideration. We encourage applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Verian offers a stimulating and inclusive environment that fosters growth and professional development

Visit veriangroup.com to find out more about who we are.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Director
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Project Management
  • Industries Public Policy Offices and Government Administration

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