
Insight Director (Qual)
Company
Differentology Ltd
Type of Job
Full Time
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Salary
£70k+ dependent on experience and seniority
Published Date
3 November 2022
About the company
Founded in 2013, Differentology (www.differentology.co.uk) is a strategic research consultancy, headquartered in the UK, with projects spanning the globe.
We work at the intersection of data, human behaviour, technology and creativity, using qual and quant
techniques to provide sharp thinking for some of the world’s biggest brands (from HSBC, Vitality, and ASOS to Sky, Disney and ITV).
We merge traditional techniques with cutting edge methodologies, offering bespoke solutions (rather than selling research ‘products’) to help solve our clients’ issues.
As a boutique agency, in 2019 we won the MRS ‘Breakthrough Business of the Year’ accolade, backing up many other award wins across methodological innovation, and excellence in storytelling.
About the role
The role in a nutshell:
Business is booming and we’re eager to bring on board an experienced insight professional (with 10+ years’ experience). The role would suit an established Director, or an ambitious Associate Director who is looking to grow to the next level. It would suit those who have a passion for delivering strategic insight for clients, typically via ad hoc projects across a variety of different business challenges and categories.
What the day to day role involves:
• Emphasis on project, people, client and financial management – leading all aspects of the team, and reporting to the board
• Encouraging and developing team talent, and driving a positive culture
• Team management & line management of multiple ADs/RMs/SREs
• Effective team management, working across the company to balance best for the individual with best for the company
• Ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of team projects
• Positive working relationships with other teams in the business
• Hard financial targets, with a growth mindset, and responsibility for new business
• Driving new areas of software tool advancement, looking to develop innovative solutions, bespoke to brief
• Ability to cross sell effectively across all methodologies Differentology offer, bringing in the right expertise as required
• Adding value to projects at front and back end, with oversight of the middle
• Mixed method complex proposals and projects, managing resource, regarded as a trusted partner, regularly receive positive feedback from clients
• Always convey a commercially inspirational and actionable debrief
• Capable of holding own as the trusted partner with the most senior clients in the room
• Command a presence in the room, whilst also ensuring development opportunities for those in the room
Ideally you’ll have these skills and experience:
• Typically, 10+ years’ experience, with a portion of this time spent at boutique or smaller insight agencies
• Predominantly a qual practitioner but able to work in mixed method teams
• The ability to adapt and evolve in a growth orientated environment
• Experience across a range of client types and categories
• A stickler for detail but can see and appreciate the bigger picture
• Knowledge of trends, semiotics, linguistics or other supplementary analysis methods beneficial
• Experience of nurturing and developing talent
• The ability to lead and grow client relationships, write compelling proposals, and spot opportunities
• Large scale multi market project experience beneficial
Location:
We have offices in central London and Newcastle. However, given new remote ways of working, we are open to applicants from across the UK.
Package:
£70k+ dependent on experience and seniority
Diversity:
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, across the gender spectrum, abilities and life experiences.
Requirements
• Typically, 10+ years’ experience, with a portion of this time spent at boutique or smaller insight agencies
• Predominantly a qual practitioner but able to work in mixed method teams
• The ability to adapt and evolve in a growth orientated environment
• Experience across a range of client types and categories
• A stickler for detail but can see and appreciate the bigger picture
• Knowledge of trends, semiotics, linguistics or other supplementary analysis methods beneficial
• Experience of nurturing and developing talent
• The ability to lead and grow client relationships, write compelling proposals, and spot opportunities
• Large scale multi market project experience beneficial