Senior Research Manager in Slough

Republic is an insight-led strategy and communications consultancy, part of the Freuds Group, working with companies at the forefront of global change. We use insights to future-proof brands, drive reputations and land communications. Our work is rooted in a deep understanding of cultural contexts and audience needs. We use this depth to help our clients connect their stories to their audience’s priorities.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate Director or Senior Research Manager to join us on a 12 month maternity cover. The ideal hire will lead across global qualitative and quantitative projects advising clients on how to navigate strategic challenges across brand, communications and reputation. We are looking for a seasoned and creatively-minded insights consultant who can hit the ground running - delivering multi-market global insight programmes, and playing a leading role in shaping Republic’s team culture through informing and mentoring the team. The role will work closely with the senior team, founder, and MD.

We are looking for someone with entrepreneurial spirit and initiative who is keen to bring their insight experience to a new environment, and for the opportunity to work with globally influential brands, as well as public sector and third sector organisations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead qualitative and quantitative research projects end‑to‑end (project management, research design, fieldwork and moderation)
• Lead analysis, connecting findings to relevant contexts (cultural, political, market) and translating findings into clear strategy/recommendations that clients can act on.
• Produce and present client outputs, including reports and presentations
• Client management: managing client expectations, building relationships, contributing to account growth
• Line management of junior colleagues; contributing to internal culture through knowledge sharing; overseeing junior team members on project delivery
• Contribute to proposals, costing and the evolution of research approaches
• Embrace our cornerstones of Love & Work, which require a passion for what we do and an ability of persevere.

In addition, you will take an active role in our belonging values – collaborating to achieve common goals, connection with one another in an authentic way, sharing our perspectives and embracing others, and actively supporting each other and our experiences.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong experience delivering qualitative and quantitative research in an agency environment
• Confident working across consumer, corporate and opinion‑former research
• Proven client‑facing experience on high‑profile brands
• Able to translate research into communications strategy
• Excellent communicator, with experience presenting to clients
• Self‑motivated, with strong project management capability

About Freuds

We build teams that are passionate about working on initiatives that they truly believe in. Our employees are given the opportunity to develop industry firsts whether that be in the form of a documentary, an activation or the launch of a new concept or partnership. Our alumni have gone on to run their own top 150 agencies and to lead the communications and marketing for well-known global brands. Securing a role with us is a smart and strategic career move.

We look for problem solvers, for creative minds and for individuals who want to change society, influence culture, challenge conformity and push boundaries. We know that without our employees, we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we do.

As our many awards and certifications confirm, we are committed to offering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are rewarded on merit, have the opportunity to experience integrated communications in its truest form and work on opportunities that due to our connectivity are unique to Freuds. Our culture ensures a sense of belonging for all and we thrive off our ability to support and utilise a diverse range of thoughts and perspectives.

Freuds Group is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability – we want to hear from you.