Research Manager

Are you a passionate and experienced Research Manager looking to apply your skills to an exciting, fast-moving industry? Do you want to work on world-class projects for some of the biggest entertainment, media, toys, gaming, education, and more brands? If so, Kids Industries (KI) is looking for a talented Research Manager like you to join our award-winning Insight team. You’ll be key in delivering high-quality qualitative and/or quantitative research, uncovering insights that shape industry-leading businesses - including Royal Caribbean International, Universal, Danone, BBC, and Amazon. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise while working in a fun, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Lead and Deliver Research Projects
• Manage research projects from design to execution, ensuring high-quality insights.
• Work independently and proactively, with the support of Associate Directors.
• Oversee multiple bespoke projects simultaneously, handling challenges with confidence.
• Expertise in Research Methodologies
• Proficient in at least one research methodology—quantitative or qualitative (or both).
• Develop research materials, moderate focus groups, field global surveys, and conduct data analysis.
• Transform research findings into compelling, actionable insights.
• Client and Supplier Management
• Manage global research projects with international partners and suppliers.
• Maintain research quality across multiple markets, ensuring consistency.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations and leading presentations.
• Mentor and Support Junior Team Members
• Delegate tasks effectively and support the growth of junior researchers.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment within the team.
• Data Analysis and Storytelling
• Identify trends, patterns, and emerging themes across datasets.
• Present findings in a visually engaging, narrative-driven format to support client decision-making.
• Business Development and Innovation
• Contribute to new business development, writing research proposals and winning new clients.
• Share industry knowledge and trends with the wider team.
• Help integrate AI and emerging research tools to enhance research processes.

WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• Proven experience leading research projects—from methodology design to insight delivery.
• Expertise in qualitative or quantitative research, with a willingness to develop both.
• Strong analytical skills—able to connect insights to business challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—confident in leading client meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity for the kids & family industry—experience is a plus, but passion is essential.
• Strong project management and organisational skills - capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive salary & high-quality health insurance
• Company pension scheme – invest in your future
• 25+ days holiday – including Christmas closure, plus a birthday day off & duvet day
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Flexible hybrid working – typically 3 days in-office, 2 days from home
• Work from anywhere for four weeks a year
• Training & career growth opportunities – structured development plans & weekly learning sessions
• Regular social events & a supportive, collaborative team culture
• Cycle-to-work scheme & season ticket loan
• Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office

And finally, the work, strange but true. Working with children and family audiences is all about making a business fun, and if you let it, it can be. Take a look at our site to see the kinds of things we do…and there are tonnes more that we have to keep quiet about. Some of it will blow your mind.

WHY JOIN KI?

We’re a trailblazing, award-winning, globally recognised full-service marketing agency and the only one on the planet specialising in the family market. If that sounds exciting, it’s because it is! And because we’re full-service, this means that once we’ve developed a full insight into the world of our clients’ audiences, we continue by developing effective strategies for everything from marketing to new product development. We deliver creative solutions across every medium and platform. So, we solve the really big problems and craft specific, detailed solutions. We’ve built global websites, No1. Apps, award-winning hotels for the family, developed new TV stations, created new cereals, designed the interior of cruise ships, planned theme parks, launched new products and researched just about everything under the sun. This really sets us apart from other companies. Our team and our clients love this end-to-end approach.

Over more than 20 years we have become experts in our craft, with knowledge of the children and family market that is unparalleled. We’re a dedicated team of researchers, marketers, designers, developers, strategists, geeks, and psychologists, all pulling together to make new things for the family every single day. At KI we partner with the very best global, and local, brands, building family focused brands into world beaters. Our clients come from all sectors – FMCG, Entertainment, EdTech, Non-Profit, Travel & Leisure, Gaming and Toys and there’s probably not a children’s character you can think of that we’ve not played a part in.

Our vision is to make every family smile more. This means putting the family first in everything we do. We consistently deliver the Strategic and Creative expertise that makes fulfilling life experiences for children and families right around the world.

We want to create award-winning work, but we also want to make sure everyone has a nice time whilst we do it, so you’ll find us working just as hard on our culture and our values as we do on our projects.

SO WHAT NOW?

If you like what you’ve read and want to make an impact in the kids and family space, as well as work with some lovely people, apply now and join a team shaping this industry’s future!

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short note about why you’re interested in the role to gigs@kidsindustries.com by 20th March 2025. No lengthy cover letter is required - tell us why this role excites you!