Nicholson Glover
Senior Research Manager
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Senior Manager, Research | Central London
I'm recruiting for a Senior Manager, Research role that I think will resonate with a particular kind of researcher — the ones who've outgrown pure delivery and want to work closer to the strategy. You probably work at a polling firm, a stratcom consultancy, or a research agency. You're technically strong but increasingly drawn to the "so what."
If that's you, read on.
The role
You'll own complex, multi-method research projects end to end — from design and fieldwork management through analysis and client delivery. The portfolio spans regulatory and lobbying campaigns, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and sovereign reputation, defence and security, and energy and infrastructure. No trackers. No repeat briefs. Every project is bespoke, often international, and built around a specific client objective.
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What we're looking for
- 6–8+ years in political, strategic, or market research
- Strong quant instincts: survey design, sampling, regression, max diff — and the ability to tell the story in the data
- Comfortable in qual too: moderation, depths, analysis
- Commercially minded and consultative — you solve client problems, not just answer research questions
- Credible with senior stakeholders and curious about the political and business world your clients operate in
Background is less important than mindset. Polling firm, strategic comms, large agency — my client is open, provided you think like a consultant and not just a researcher.
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Why this role
The work is interesting, often sensitive, and genuinely international. You'll sit alongside campaigns and advisory colleagues on one floor in central London — close to the work, close to the clients, and with real visibility of how research shapes strategic outcomes.
Five days in the office (some practical flexibility of course). Some international travel. Exceptional salary, with genuine flexibility for the right candidate.
Interested? Get in touch or send me your CV. And if this isn't right for you but you know someone it might suit, I'd welcome an introduction.
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