At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead EMEA research, manage a team, and deliver market intelligence insights.
- Company: Leading provider of market intelligence in the global data centre industry.
- Benefits: Hybrid working environment, career growth, and exposure to industry leaders.
- Other info: Dynamic role with high visibility and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Shape market coverage and influence strategic decisions in a fast-growing sector.
- Qualifications: Research experience in data centres or related fields, strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Datacenter People are currently supporting a leading provider of market intelligence and research for the global data centre industry, in the search for a Research Manager to lead their EMEA research function from their London office. This is a people management role focused on leading regional research delivery, developing a growing team of analysts, and ensuring the highest standards of market intelligence across one of the fastest growing sectors in digital infrastructure.
The role involves partnering closely with commercial, product, operations and leadership teams to ensure market intelligence is translated into valuable insight, client delivery and product development.
The Opportunity
- You will take ownership of research delivery across the EMEA region, managing analyst resources, research quality, operational processes and stakeholder engagement.
- The position offers a unique opportunity to shape market coverage, influence strategic decision making and contribute directly to the continued growth of the leading intelligence platform serving the global data centre market.
What the Job Involves…
- Lead and manage the EMEA research function
- Manage, mentor and develop a team of analysts
- Own regional research planning, prioritisation and delivery
- Ensure data quality, consistency and adherence to research methodologies
- Support the development of new datasets, research processes and market coverage
- Partner with commercial teams to support client discussions and strategic initiatives
- Present market intelligence and insights to clients and senior stakeholders
- Contribute to reports, webinars, thought leadership and industry events
- Collaborate with product, operations and leadership teams to improve data quality and platform value
- Manage regional research performance, reporting and operational effectiveness
The role combines leadership, research management, client interaction and strategic planning within a rapidly evolving global industry.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
- Research experience within the data centre, digital infrastructure or closely related markets such as real estate, land use, or sustainability.
- Background in research, market intelligence, data analysis or information services
- Experience directly managing research, analyst or intelligence teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex market developments into clear commercial insight
- Experience working with multiple internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience within commercial real estate, cloud, colocation, telecoms, energy, construction or infrastructure markets would be highly relevant when combined with direct data centre industry exposure.
What Makes This Role Interesting...
- Opportunity to lead research delivery across the EMEA region
- Manage and develop a growing team within a high growth business
- Join the market leading intelligence provider for the global data centre sector
- Highly visible role with regular interaction with senior industry stakeholders
- Blend of people leadership, market analysis and client facing responsibility
- Exposure to some of the world's largest data centre operators, developers, investors and hyperscalers
- Hybrid working environment based in London
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
EMEA Research Manager in London employer: Datacenter People
As a leading provider of market intelligence in the rapidly evolving data centre industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment in London that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to lead a dynamic team while engaging with senior stakeholders across the EMEA region. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and development, we empower our staff to shape market insights and contribute to strategic decision-making in a high-growth sector.
