At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research projects in higher education and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a leading independent social and market research agency focused on public value.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to disability inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in higher education by addressing key sector challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of the higher education sector and proven market research experience.
The predicted salary is between 59942 - 73262 £ per year.
Are you a senior researcher with a background within the social and public sectors? Then you could be the perfect fit for this market research agency in this flexible role!
LOCATION: London (Hybrid)
THE COMPANY
We are representing an independent social and market research agency, founded to help government understand business needs, now one of the UK's largest while remaining focused on public value and societal impact. They deliver end-to-end research, combining quantitative and qualitative insight with deep sector expertise to explain what's happening, why it matters, and how to respond. They are now looking for a Research Director to join their team:
KEY DUTIES
- Grow the higher education portfolio by developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to work-winning activity.
- Lead high-profile research supporting universities, policymakers and higher education bodies to address key sector challenges.
- Strengthen the higher education offer through innovative research, thought leadership, networking and understanding emerging sector priorities.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Strong higher education sector knowledge, understanding university priorities, stakeholders, strategic challenges and the value of insight.
- Proven market research, consultancy or professional services experience, with strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident communicator with experience developing proposals, supporting business growth and translating complex issues for diverse audiences.
We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Research Director (Higher Education) in London employer: We Are Aspire Ltd
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