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Senior Research Manager

West Midlands
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Senior Research Manager

Senior Quantitative Research Manager | Iconic Network Agency

About the Role

From the simplest idea to the most complex strategy, creativity is the only way to prosper in an increasingly competitive world. It differentiates, entertains, and persuades—helping our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s lives.

Creativity—through ideas, stories, and messages—has the power to capture imaginations, shift perspectives, and drive change. When integrated into people’s journeys, creative ideas connect, get shared, and inspire action. That’s why creativity sits at the heart of our business strategy—done well, it delivers results every time.


The Culture

Having parked in your free parking space and enjoyed your free breakfast, you’ll dive into working on some of the biggest brands around.

Just as importantly, you’ll collaborate with amazing people, gaining exposure to everything from content creation to television. Continuous learning is embedded in our culture, both through hands-on experience and our comprehensive training and development programme, keeping your career on a fast, healthy growth trajectory.


Skills & Mindset

  • Expert analytical thinker: Interrogate complex datasets, identify meaningful patterns, and uncover commercially relevant insights with confidence and precision
  • Detail-oriented and rigorous: Unwavering commitment to data quality, accuracy, and analytical standards
  • Independent project lead: Independently manage quantitative research programmes from design to delivery, ensuring high standards
  • Strategic connector: Bridge data-driven insights with broader business challenges, delivering actionable, client-focused recommendations
  • Problem-solving innovator: Love tackling complex research questions and pioneering innovative approaches to insight generation
  • Compelling communicator: Translate complex findings into clear recommendations and engaging client presentations
  • Senior stakeholder influencer: Present confidently and persuasively to executive clients, both internally and externally
  • Master project manager: Handle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously without compromising quality
  • Collaborative leader: Coach, develop, and motivate junior team members while upholding standards of excellence
  • AI and tech enthusiast: Curious about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance research efficiency, capability, and impact
  • Advanced microservices expert: Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, creating polished, impactful deliverables

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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.

Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

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£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Experience fit

Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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Experience

  • 4+ years in quantitative market research, with a track record of successfully leading end-to-end research projects that deliver commercially impactful insights
  • Mastery of complex dataset analysis, applying robust analytical thinking to uncover actionable stories with precision and accuracy
  • Deep understanding of quantitative research methodologies and statistical techniques, confidently selecting and deploying the most appropriate approaches
  • Proven ability to translate data into strategic recommendations and concrete business outcomes for clients
  • Extensive experience delivering high-impact presentations to senior stakeholders, commanding credibility and commercial acumen
  • Reliable project leader, managing multiple studies simultaneously while ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction
  • Responsibility for quality assurance and analytical oversight, ensuring outputs are robust, accurate, and insight-driven
  • Previous line management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing junior researchers within a collaborative, high-performance team
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools: Q, SPSS, Displayr, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
  • Experience integrating AI tools into daily workflows to streamline research quality, efficiency, and impact
  • Brand tracking and concept testing: Proven success implementing these studies to support brand and marketing decisions, influencing senior decision-makers

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Why Join Us?

We’re a close-knit, insight-led team, passionate about purposeful research that creates real-world impact.

  • Diverse projects: Engage in everything from deep audience segmentation to campaign evaluation and customer journey mapping
  • Growth opportunities: Continuously hone skills and shape your career development path
  • Innovation: Work at the forefront of AI and emerging technologies, shaping the future of research
  • ** multicultural collaboration**: Partner with the world’s top media brands to access exclusive insights

We’re committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where you’ll thrive professionally and personally.

Join an iconic network agency, working on some of the world’s leading portfolios—with access to an unmatched development programme and the chance to elevate your career.

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Why We Diversify & Include

We believe diversity is a business imperative, driving innovation, creativity, and success at every level. Our commitment extends across social, cultural, and cognitive differences, fostering an environment of belonging, connection, and shared purpose.

By embracing conscious inclusion, we ensure our teams reflect the diverse world we operate in, deliver impactful work, and lead with purpose. From our employees to our clients and partners, we prioritise an environment where everyone feels valued, inspired, and empowered.

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Skills

Analytical Thinking
Data Quality
Project Management
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Team Leadership
Data Analysis
Quantitative Research
Statistical Techniques
Presentation Skills
Coaching
Mentoring
AI Integration
Microsoft Office
Data Visualization

Location

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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