At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting research projects and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join BMG Research, an award-winning agency making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical cover, life assurance, and monthly social events.
- Other info: Flexible working culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of project delivery while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid (approximately 60% office-based). Offices available in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
Own projects. Shape delivery. Fast-track your career.
Are you a project leader ready to step up and take full ownership of exciting, meaningful research projects? If you’ve built a solid foundation in project management and you’re looking for a role where you can grow fast, lead confidently, and make a tangible impact, this is your next move.
We're looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of research programmes while driving innovation and operational excellence across the business. You’ll manage end-to-end delivery, build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, and help ensure every project lands on time, on budget, and with outstanding quality. This is a role for someone who loves organising, problem-solving, and making things happen.
What You'll Be Doing:
- You'll lead the delivery of some of our most important research projects, ensuring every stage runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and deliver projects with confidence
- Lead project delivery across complex quantitative and qualitative research programmes.
- Set up new projects, create clear project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets.
- Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure every project meets scope and specification.
- Oversee fieldwork, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion.
- Drive quality + operational excellence
- Uphold high project quality and data protection standards from start to finish.
- Monitor progress, solve problems proactively, and keep everything on track.
- Ensure all deliverables are completed, documented, and archived correctly.
- Engage clients and build strong relationships
- Lead client conversations on project scope, timelines, and progress—and handle any issues smoothly.
- Make sure clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout delivery.
- Contribute to growth and innovation
- Lead the development of project costings and proposals.
- Drive business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality and profitability.
- Coach team members in project management best practice, helping build team capability.
About You:
We're looking for a highly organised project leader with experience delivering large-scale research or consultancy projects. You'll bring:
- Significant project management experience in research, insight, consultancy or a related professional services environment.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and profitability.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence using project management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Why Join Us?
At BMG, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on meaningful research that influences strategy, policy and public services.
- Lead high-profile and intellectually stimulating projects.
- Shape the future of project delivery across the business.
- Collaborate with talented colleagues who are passionate about quality and impact.
- Develop your leadership skills while helping others grow.
What can you expect from us?
This role offers the perfect blend of structure and stretch:
- Real ownership of projects from day one.
- A clear path to progression as you hone your project leadership skills.
- Supportive leaders who want you to try, learn, and grow.
- A collaborative culture where coaching, innovation, and problem-solving are encouraged.
You’ll be at the heart of delivering work that genuinely makes a difference to clients—and you’ll build skills that set you up for an exciting future.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: £45,000-£55,000
- Private Medical Cover
- Life Assurance
- Free fruit
- Monthly Social Events
- Personalised Training Plan
Ready to level up your project management career? If you thrive on organised chaos, love making things happen, and want a role where you can grow quickly—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or for further information please do get in touch with our team.
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