Research Manager - Digital, Media & Tech in London

Research Manager - Digital, Media & Tech in London

London Full-Time 55000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting research projects in Digital, Media, and Tech while building client relationships.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that supports your career development and values your unique perspective.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by delivering insights that shape the future of digital media and technology.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years in quantitative research with strong analytical and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.

Here’s a summary of the role: Reporting to the sector lead, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining new and existing clients in the Digital, Media, and Technology team. You will build key relationships with clients and execute various research projects with support from the wider sector team. This position sits within the Custom Insight department.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage quantitative research projects from project inception through to final delivery.
  • Coordinate with operations and support teams responsible for survey scripting, fieldwork, and data processing.
  • Develop analysis plans and interpret data to generate meaningful insights.
  • Produce reports with clear storytelling, including data visualisation, headlines, and summaries (primarily in PowerPoint).
  • Quality check work produced by junior researchers and offshore teams.
  • Present findings to clients and participate in key meetings including project kick‑offs and debriefs.
  • Support business development through proposal writing, costing, and responding to client briefs.
  • Mentor and support junior researchers across the team.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years’ experience in quantitative primary research within a client‑facing role.
  • Experience delivering online research projects across multiple methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong client management and stakeholder communication abilities.
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability.

Equal Opportunity Employer: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

Research Manager - Digital, Media & Tech in London employer: YouGov plc

As a leading employer in the Digital, Media, and Technology sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities, mentorship programmes, and the chance to work on impactful research projects that shape industry insights. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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We think you need these skills to ace Research Manager - Digital, Media & Tech in London

Quantitative Research
Data Analysis
Data Interpretation
Client Management
Stakeholder Communication
Project Management
Survey Scripting