Associate Director (Qual) | 12 Month FTC

Qualitative Researcher – Social Purpose

• Maternity Cover – 12 months (flexible start)
• London based, hybrid working 2 days a week in office
• £50,000 – £60,000 base salary + benefits including 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, pension + more

 
We are collaborating with an award-winning, independent social research consultancy to recruit a Qualitative or Mixed Methods Associate Director for a 12-month maternity cover.
 
Their projects address policy research, communications and services, making this an excellent opportunity for someone interested in diverse subject areas with a focus on impactful, social change-driven research.
 
Their work primarily spans health and well being, sustainability and climate change, social inclusion and democratic reform. Recent projects have explored behaviour change and promoting energy-efficient practices in homes, understanding lived experiences of disability benefit applicants to retention in clinical health trials.
 
Role Overview:
This is a full-service research role, where you will oversee the design, delivery, analysis and reporting of research projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public sector or social impact research and be particularly adept at writing detailed reports suited to this sector.
 
Day to day:

• Manage project teams on small to medium sized projects.
• Day to day client lead.
• Help with new business and proposal writing / responding to bids.
• Hands on with qualitative / mixed method research design, fieldwork and analysis.
• Report writing.

 
This role is suited to someone passionate about social impact, who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment. The consultancy continuously innovates its methodologies, from behavioural science to participatory research, and seeks candidates with a shared passion for doing things differently.
 
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful research that shapes policy and social change.
 
 
🔸 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 will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.
 
Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.