Senior Research Manager

Agency: McCann Job Function: Strategy and Planning Job Subfunction: Research and Insights Job Description: From the simplest idea to the most complex strategy, creativity is the only way to prosper in an increasingly competitive world. It differentiates, entertains and persuades. And it helps our clients' brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people's lives. Creativity, in the form of ideas, stories and messages, has the power to capture people's imaginations and move them to change their views, make choices and take action. And when integrated into people's journeys through life, creative ideas connect, get shared and inspire action. That's why creativity is at the heart of our business strategy. Done well, it gets results. Every time. The Culture Having parked in your free parking space, enjoyed your free breakfast, be ready to start working on some of the biggest brands around. Just as importantly, you'll work with amazing people and be exposed to everything from content creation to television. You'll be learning all the time too, not just on the job but through our training and development programme keeps your career developing at a sprightly and healthy pace. Skills & Mindset * Expert analytical thinker with the ability to interrogate complex datasets, identify meaningful patterns, and uncover commercially relevant insights with confidence and precision. * Highly detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong commitment to data quality, accuracy, and analytical rigour. * A trusted and dependable project lead, capable of independently managing quantitative research programmes from design through to delivery. * Strategic thinker who can connect data and insights to broader business challenges, ensuring recommendations are relevant, actionable and client-focused. * Strong problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex research questions and developing innovative approaches to insight generation. * Excellent communicator, able to translate complex findings into compelling stories, clear recommendations and engaging client presentations. * Confident presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. * Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously. * Collaborative team player and people leader who can coach, develop and motivate junior team members while maintaining high standards of delivery. * Curious and forward-thinking, with enthusiasm for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve research quality, efficiency and impact. * Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create polished, impactful client-ready deliverables. * * Experience * 4+ years' experience in quantitative market research, with a proven track record of leading end-to-end research projects and delivering commercially impactful insights. * Demonstrated expertise in analysing large and complex datasets, applying robust analytical thinking and uncovering actionable stories with precision and accuracy. * Strong understanding of quantitative research methodologies and statistical techniques, with confidence selecting and applying the most appropriate analytical approaches. * Proven ability to translate data into strategic recommendations and practical business outcomes for clients. * Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior clients and stakeholders with confidence, credibility and commercial understanding. * A trusted and dependable project lead, capable of managing multiple studies simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality standards and client satisfaction. * Experience providing quality assurance and analytical oversight, ensuring outputs are robust, accurate and insight-led. * Previous line management experience, with a track record of coaching, mentoring and developing junior researchers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team