Research Manager in Cardiff

Hall & Partners is a team of unconventional thinkers, obsessed with how marketing influences the relationship between people, brands and culture. Born out of ad land, we are the insight agency known for weaving creativity with science. We distil data through a strategic lens to reveal ‘uncommon insights’ – human truths tailored to individual brands, not black box data available to the masses. We partner with clients to shape brand strategy and optimise brand and campaign performance. Our award-winning approach amplifies insights across every business area, propelling marketing decision-making to create an unmatched competitive advantage. We do this for an eclectic group mix of brands, including 29 of Interbrand’s Top 50 Best Brands and 16 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies. Hall & Partners is an uncommon insight agency that specialises in brand strategy, brand performance measurement, and campaign performance research.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager with expertise in quantitative insight to join our team. You’ll be working across a portfolio of accounts that range in size and complexity, managing day-to-day client relationships and overseeing the execution of insights projects that shape decision making for leading brands. You’ll need to have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and critical thinking skills to respond to a wide range of client needs.

Core responsibilities

• Client Builder - Building valuable relationships with clients: As a Research Manager you will manage and nurture day-to-day client relationships, immerse yourself in their business and contribute to work that delivers insight that has an impact on client decision making. You will play a role in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, and speak knowledgably about the work we do with them, their brand and marketing.
• Business Developer – Driving business growth with commercial acumen: As a Research Manager you will have a POV on designing research and solutions that answer client questions and contribute to proposal creation and pitch delivery as part of a team (with senior oversight).
• Expert in craft - Doing the day job brilliantly: You will leverage your key research skills such as questionnaire design, data checking and use of data analysis packages. You will be proficient in complex analysis and analytics techniques, able to extract insight and create engaging deliverables from multiple data sources, including primary/survey and non-survey data. You will work with the team to run insights projects from start to finish, managing timelines and ensuring accuracy of data and deliverables.
• Team Player – Giving and getting the best from the team: As a Research Manager you will manage the day-to-day running of projects providing guidance to junior team members. You will have line management responsibility for 1+ Analyst, holding regular development conversations and setting objectives with the support of your own line manager.
• Role model - Embodying H&P Values to build meaning for our clients and people: The Hall & Partner values are all about being Creative, Curious, Courageous and Collaborative, all grounded in a strong Community. We expect all our people to demonstrate and work by these values every day.

Key attributes

• Experience managing quantitative research projects autonomously (4+ years), with prior experience as a line manager and/or managing individuals on team projects (1-2 years).
• Strong management skills strongly desired. Able to lead and prioritise to deliver outstanding quality on time and coach team members to do so.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Highly motivated and driven, with a hunger to win and grow our business.
• Expert critical thinking skills and ability to come to leaders with solutions.
• Able to travel occasionally as the job requires.

We offer you

We believe we have a unique culture. It’s a difficult thing to put into words but it’s all about being challenging yet treating each other with respect. We are naturally curious, and we love to learn and discover new things. We nurture opinions and really respect people who have a point of view and aren’t afraid to share their thinking. We work as teams and responsibilities sit with everyone in that team, whatever their job title. A can-do attitude goes a long way in our business, and we don't tolerate egos! We are passionate about helping our people to learn, stretch and grow. We want this to be a place where people feel challenged, as well as guided and supported. When you are not learning from some of the smartest people in insight, you can also take advantage of our Learn training program and attend interactive training sessions and “OutsideIn” sessions with industry experts, that build your skills for the future.

Equal opportunity employer

Hall & Partners is an equal opportunity employer and recognise the importance of a truly diverse workforce. Our teams possess a rich mixture of talent where everyone’s contribution is encouraged and valued. We maintain an Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Anti-Harassment Policy to inform, guide and encourage equal opportunities practices within the Company. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief.