Research Director Advertising Effectiveness - Brand Lift ResearchSalary: up to £75,000 plus bonus + great benefitsLondon 1 day per week in the office.Open to part time 4 days a week tooWe are looking for a strategic and commercially minded quant Research Director to lead high-impact advertising and media research. This is a senior role for someone with strong ad effectiveness credentials and a passion for shaping team culture, driving innovation and delivering work that matters.You will play a key role in building client partnerships, guiding a talented team, and influencing decisions at the highest level. Expect to work across digital, social and cross-media campaigns, with plenty of opportunity to shape the future of the Ad Effectiveness Insight function.Key ResponsibilitiesLead strategic ad effectiveness research projects from start to finishAct as a senior advisor to clients, including C-suite stakeholdersDrive commercial success through smart pricing, scoping and planningMentor and develop team members, supporting progression and retentionPromote operational best practice and high-quality outputsWhat You Will BringProven experience in ad effectiveness and media researchStrong understanding of digital and cross-media methodologiesConfident commercial decision-making and financial awarenessAbility to influence and communicate at all levelsCalm, adaptable leadership style with a focus on collaborationThis is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role and help define the future of advertising research.🔸 Please apply for next steps. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We’ll explain the role in more detail and share company information before progressing with a formal application.Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.