At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex research projects that drive strategic outcomes and influence high-stakes decisions.
- Company: A top-tier international consultancy shaping campaigns for corporations and governments.
- Benefits: Exceptional salary, flexible working, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Join a small, senior team in a dynamic environment with great career visibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming research into actionable insights for clients.
- Qualifications: 6–8+ years in research with strong analytical and consultative skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
I'm recruiting for a Senior Manager, Research role that I think will resonate with a particular kind of researcher — the ones who've outgrown pure delivery and want to work closer to the strategy. You probably work at a polling firm, a stratcom consultancy, or a research agency. You're technically strong but increasingly drawn to the "so what." If that's you, read on.
Most research roles ask you to deliver findings. This one asks you to change outcomes.
My client is a leading international strategic research and advisory consultancy — trusted by corporations, law firms, and governments to provide the research and intelligence that shapes high-stakes campaigns and decisions. Their London research team is small, senior, and embedded directly in the heart of the business. They're looking for someone to join it.
The role
You'll own complex, multi-method research projects end to end — from design and fieldwork management through analysis and client delivery. The portfolio spans regulatory and lobbying campaigns, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and sovereign reputation, defence and security, and energy and infrastructure. No trackers. No repeat briefs. Every project is bespoke, often international, and built around a specific client objective.
You'll manage senior client relationships independently, contribute to pitches, and help shape how the team uses AI to work smarter — practically, not theoretically.
What we're looking for
- 6–8+ years in political, strategic, or market research
- Strong quant instincts: survey design, sampling, regression, max diff — and the ability to tell the story in the data
- Comfortable in qual too: moderation, depths, analysis
- Commercially minded and consultative — you solve client problems, not just answer research questions
- Credible with senior stakeholders and curious about the political and business world your clients operate in
- Background is less important than mindset. Polling firm, strategic comms, large agency — my client is open, provided you think like a consultant and not just a researcher.
Why this role
The work is interesting, often sensitive, and genuinely international. You'll sit alongside campaigns and advisory colleagues on one floor in central London — close to the work, close to the clients, and with real visibility of how research shapes strategic outcomes.
Five days in the office (some practical flexibility of course). Some international travel. Exceptional salary, with genuine flexibility for the right candidate.
Interested? Get in touch or send me your CV. And if this isn't right for you but you know someone it might suit, I'd welcome an introduction.
Senior Research Manager in London employer: Nicholson Glover
Join a leading international strategic research and advisory consultancy in Central London, where your expertise will directly influence high-stakes campaigns and decisions. With a small, senior team, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values innovative thinking and offers exceptional salary packages alongside genuine flexibility. This role not only provides opportunities for professional growth but also allows you to engage with diverse, bespoke projects that shape the future of various industries.
