Director / Senior Director - Trials

Job Title: Director / Senior Director – Trials

Location: London, Westminster (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23/01/2026

About Verian

Verian is a purpose-led company, delivering high-impact projects that shape public policy and drive social change. From education to health, crime to energy, our projects make a real difference.

With offices in 17 countries, our 850 consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector organisations to make informed decisions and improve people’s lives.

Operating globally, Verian has offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States.

About the Role

The trials team at Verian UK is growing. We’ve had some fantastic new wins recently, building on an already strong market position, and are looking for a talented Senior Director to join us. Specialising in the design and delivery of field trials, as well as preparatory research including pilot studies and literature reviews, the Senior Director will work across areas and projects for large clients such as the UK Government and What Works Centres. This exciting new role has real opportunity for further growth and development.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Director will play a key role in the team with a broad range of responsibilities, which will span the design and oversight of randomized controlled trials (with impact evaluation and implementation and process evaluation), producing research outputs, and helping to win new work by contributing to proposals and pitches. You will also play an important part in helping to coach and develop a talented team, while thriving in a fast-paced agency environment, overseeing the delivery of multiple projects at a time.

The role is compatible with a wide range of research skills including analysis, surveys and qualitative research, so we’d like to hear what your skills are and how they help you do a first-rate job.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in designing and delivering field trials, with a good understanding of the technical principles underpinning trial design
• Ability to work with clients and stakeholders to design and deliver high-quality trials
• Ability to manage, guide and support multiple project teams who are responsible for day-to-day delivery
• Excellent writing skills, including highly detailed technical reports that remain accessible to a general reader
• Ability to deliver effectively under pressure of deadlines, and to allocate time efficiently across multiple projects and proposals

A Bonus If You Also Have

• Experience of tender/RFP documents and writing proposals
• Expertise in a particular policy area(s)

Why Verian?

• Work on socially meaningful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Professional growth and development opportunities

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Join Verian and help build high-performing teams!

We encourage applications from all sections of society and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.

Apply online today, and if your profile matches, we’ll be in touch for an initial exploratory interview.

Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter.

Learn more about us at veriangroup.com