Strategic Insights Director

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canvas8 Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Insight to lead innovative strategy and insights projects both in our consultancy and through the Canvas8 Membership platform. This role requires a seasoned insight professional with a minimum of 7 years of experience in consumer trends, cultural analysis, strategy, and mixed-method research.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of designing exceptional proposals, managing teams, and solving strategic problems. They will excel in delivering high-quality commercial insights projects, with a commercial and strategic mindset, and an eye for spotting patterns and cultural shifts across multiple industries.

The Day-to-Day

  • Managing a team of analysts
  • Developing key accounts
  • Supporting the strategic partners' team with project design and new business pitches
  • Owning large-scale mixed methodology insight projects
  • Working across editorial and consultancy projects
  • End-to-end project ownership: from design to delivery
  • Presenting concise analysis, insights, trends and ideas in inspiring formats
  • Researching consumer behaviour, trends and shifts
  • Managing clients impeccably
  • Owning timelines, deliverables and budgets
  • Working across cultures with potential travel

About Us

We are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice operating out of London, NY, LA, & Singapore. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions. Our work is about investigating the hidden insights in everyday life, from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals, and making them meaningful for brands.

About You

You'll be a brilliant writer, editor, and communicator, with exceptional mixed-method research and analysis skills. You'll be able to unlock powerful insights through inspiring storytelling, and communicate proactively with clients, leading others, and problem-solving. You'll be well-organised, with a commercial and strategic mindset, and a desire to help clients achieve their goals through innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • 7-9 years of experience in an insights role
  • Exceptional mixed-method research and analysis skills
  • Previous managerial and leadership experience
  • Proven commercial consulting experience at the project owner / sign-off level
  • A lateral thinker with an eye for spotting patterns and cultural shifts across multiple industries
  • A commercial and strategic mindset, with an eye for opportunity
  • Strong commercial awareness and culturally attuned
  • Impeccable client management
  • Natural organiser, comfortable with complexity
  • Curious, collaborative and tenacious
  • Smart, nice and open-minded

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working with flexible start times
  • 29 days paid holiday (including bank hols)
  • Interest-free 'Life Unlock Loan' for lump sum payments (rental deposits, sponsorship etc)
  • A personalised career development plan
  • Access to physical and mental well-being support, including two Mental Wealth days
  • Pension, life insurance, cashback private health plan, and cycle scheme
  • Summer Fridays, seasonal benefits, and lots of staff socials
  • A friendly and welcoming team (pooches included)

About the Team

You'll be working with a brilliant team of analysts, strategists, and consultants who are passionate about delivering outstanding work. Our team is a blend of different disciplines and skills, from psychology to journalism, and anthropology to behavioural economics. We're a friendly and welcoming team who value collaboration and creativity.

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