Senior Consultant | Market Research | Business

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Lead High-Impact Research for Global Brands - Join Savanta as a Senior Consultant working on quantitative and qualitative primary research.

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. Working with high-profile organizations and some of the world's best-known brands, we Inform & Inspire our clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, empowering technology and high-impact consulting.

Savanta is on a bold journey - transforming from a traditional market research firm into a tech-first, insights-driven leader.

About the Role:

Within Savanta, the Business team conducts research for Business-to-Business (B2B), partners and suppliers - from raw ingredients and manufacturing capabilities to enterprise software and advisory services. Our work typically focuses on understanding hard-to-reach audiences (such as business decision makers or industry stakeholders) and delivering strategic recommendations and actions to clients.

This role requires substantial experience in market research within an agency environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality research projects, applying your knowledge, expertise, and analytical skills to support clients in making better decisions.

This is a great chance to progress your career, gain valuable exposure to high profile clients and work across a varied client base delivering of high-quality quantitative and mixed methodology projects.

No two days are the same, ideal for those seeking challenge and growth.

Day to day you'll:

• Be involved in multiple projects at once, taking the lead on medium sized projects, with support from senior colleagues and input from junior executives.
• Liaise directly with clients and respond to requests.
• Design and draft all core research materials.
• Draft reports, recommendations and deliver results presentations.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering best practice and continual learning.
• Involved in developing new business and writing compelling proposals.

You'll be part of an established, inclusive team with a flat management structure, robust career support, and early responsibility - including account management for long-term client relationships.

About You:

You are confident in using quantitative & qualitative methodologies within an agency setting and open to embracing new ones (e.g. AI).

Someone who's naturally curious and proactive, able to work independently and juggle competing priorities effectively. It's important that you're quick to spot opportunities for our clients and for Savanta, and that you feel comfortable recommending different approaches as the situation demands.

You bring the ability to design a broad range of research materials and methodologies, ensuring each approach is tailored to meet the unique requirements of different clients. Your excellent client relationship management skills enable you to communicate and present insights with clarity, fostering strong partnerships. In addition, you have valuable experience mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, helping them to develop and grow within the team.

As Savanta continues its journey from a traditional market research agency to a technology-led insights company, we hope you'll bring a tech-first mindset and share our excitement for data-driven platforms. We like people who ask questions, challenge the status quo, and care about making things better - for our clients, our team, and for yourself

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And in return, Savanta offers:

• Salary range: £36,000 - £44,000

• Bonus scheme
• Unlimited annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible working practices
• Health & wellbeing package
• Financial health (pension, life assurance, etc.)
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

With offices in the US, Canada, India and the UK, over 500 staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialists with their deep expertise and nimble teams, make life at Savanta feel more like working at a 'boutique' agency.

Our client portfolio includes some of the world's most recognizable and valuable brands such as Google, UBS, Meta, Pandora, Vodafone, Samsung, Heineken, LEGO, Aston Martin, ING, Unilever, and the Cabinet Office.

The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success, and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients' businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial and inclusive company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development, including mentoring, coaching as well as extensive training programs.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As we are looking for information specific to you, we would ask that you don't just use Generative Al tools to write your cover letter or any questions in the application process. We may use Al Decoders as part of the review process and if your answers match to a high extent that will be factored into the review.