Research Team Leader

2 weeks ago

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Quantuma Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

We are looking for a Team Leader to take responsibility for the people management and performance oversight of a team of 8-10 Research Analysts within our M&A Research Department.

This role is not a technical research position, but a leadership role focused on driving team performance, development, and engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong emotional intelligence and a supportive leadership style, fostering a culture of trust, support, and autonomy, while also being firm and direct when managing performance issues. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the team operates efficiently, meets high standards, and continuously develops within a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

People & Performance Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-10 Research Analysts, ensuring high engagement and motivation.
  • Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to support team members' growth.
  • Set clear expectations and KPIs, ensuring the team meets research quality, efficiency, and output standards.
  • Proactively identify and address performance concerns, using a firm but supportive approach to improvement plans.

Team Development & Culture:

  • Maintain and reinforce a culture of trust, accountability, and autonomy while ensuring team alignment with business objectives.
  • Support career progression within the team, identifying training needs and growth opportunities.
  • Champion open communication and act as a key point of escalation for challenges within the team.
  • Drive a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging the team to think beyond black-and-white research methodologies.

Operational Leadership:

  • Work closely with two Technical Leads to ensure research quality and best practices are upheld.
  • Support the Head of Research in resource planning, workload allocation, and departmental initiatives.
  • Provide data-driven insights on team performance and suggest improvements to enhance output and efficiency.
  • Help facilitate departmental change initiatives, particularly around digital transformation and process optimization.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in people management and performance leadership, ideally within research, data analysis, or a professional services environment.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge team members effectively.
  • Ability to balance autonomy and accountability, empowering team members while ensuring high performance.
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals at different stages of their careers. Confidence in handling performance management, feedback conversations, and development plans.
  • Ability to analyse team performance metrics and make informed decisions to drive improvement.

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