Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Stonor Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Stonor Search. Our client is a leading independent insight consultancy that blends curiosity, creativity and data to help some of the UK’s most exciting brands stay ahead of the curve. They’re now looking for an Associate Director who can bring analytical excellence, commercial sharpness, and a passion for turning insight into business impact. Key Responsibilities

Lead diverse, high‑profile ad hoc projects across sectors including retail, FMCG, tech and lifestyle Shape proposals and research design to ensure each project delivers real strategic value Deliver story‑led insights that help clients make confident, evidence‑based business decisions Guide clients through a wide range of challenges, from brand innovation and development to communications and concept testing Use advanced and creative quantitative techniques such as MaxDiff, conjoint and segmentation to uncover meaningful patterns and priorities Get hands on with the thinking, digging deep into consumer behaviour and turning understanding into action

Qualifications

Deep experience in quantitative ad hoc research, not trackers Strong analytical and storytelling skills, able to turn numbers into meaning Client‑facing confidence, comfortable advising and challenging senior stakeholders Some understanding of the UK retail and FMCG landscape Ideally, previous experience in a leading strategic insight agency environment (e.g. those with a strong ad hoc or brand consultancy focus) A collaborative mindset and willingness to work in the office at least 3 days a week

What's in it for you?

A front seat at an award‑winning and leading company with an influential role! 28 days’ holiday & bank holidays & your birthday off Hybrid and flexible working Genuine commitment to career development and wellbeing A supportive, curious culture where great ideas thrive

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