Manager, Primary Research

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role: Condé Nast is seeking a Research Manager to lead primary research initiatives that drive strategic decision-making for some of the world’s leading print, digital, video and social brands. You will represent the voice of the consumer to help drive strategic decision making at Condé Nast. This role is responsible for owning end-to-end research projects, from design through delivery, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in elevating how research informs business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have both strong quantitative and qualitative primary research skills as well as be comfortable analysing third party datasets. This role reports to the Director, Advisory & Insights and will be based in our London office, along with working closely with teams out of the New York office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and execution of primary research studies, aligned to the company’s strategic goals, providing a deep understanding of the consumer through the lens of brands and trends.
• Own project management across multiple research initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business questions into focused research objectives, while anticipating future needs.
• Work closely with agencies and suppliers, from RFP to fieldwork and analysis, ensuring high quality deliverables.
• Contribute to building and scaling internal research capabilities, tools, and knowledge sharing.

Who are you:

• 4+ years of professional research experience.
• Expertise with primary and secondary research methods, e.g. audience profiling / segmentation, brand strategy, market sizing, pricing studies, brand tracking and custom research; hands-on background required.
• Experience working with survey programming software.
• Ability to synthesise data from multiple sources to develop best data-led stories.
• Strong writing skills — excelling at crisp headlines and communicating deep, insightful research.
• Strong analytical and strategic sense, coupled with a creative eye and aesthetic.
• Proactive and curious, with a desire to learn tools quickly and dig deeper into discovering new and better ways to surface insights.
• Adept at navigating complex, global, matrix organisations and building strong relationships across functions and geographies.
• A background in advertising, media, trend consultancy, research agency, or luxury brand is preferred.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.