[Research] Manager

CT Group is an international strategic research and communications consultancy with an exceptional track record in delivering successful campaigns for corporate and political clients globally. With a uniquely talented team, CT Group’s capabilities comprise an unrivalled mixture of strategic insight, research and communications, corporate intelligence, project management and campaign delivery.

An exciting role has opened up in our research team. The successful applicant will deliver high level research projects and insights in line with our unique methodology, be responsible for running projects from inception to completion, manage junior team members as well as external and internal clients, and identify new business opportunities and contacts to grow our client base.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and manage complex multi-method research projects across numerous jurisdictions and work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Lead on insightful analysis to build an evidence base to support strategy development and change underpinned by the CT Way methodology
• Conduct statistical analysis to deliver for clients and internal teams
• Anticipate project risks and actively seek solutions including managing external suppliers to ensure they deliver high quality output
• Articulate complex ideas to client stakeholders with clarity and confidently facilitate client meetings
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders, developing strong professional relationships, and liaise with teams to deliver exceptional work to the client.
• Lead and inspire others including management of junior consultants.
• Actively contribute to business development through the identification of new opportunities with new and existing clients and work on shaping and writing proposals
• Actively be a part of pitch teams and confidently present research findings to new and existing clients.
• Understand project financials, including correct pricing and managing project budgets.

Skills

You should have a proven ability to lead complex projects. The role truly requires a confident hybrid researcher with exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Self-motivation and outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role. Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude for curiosity, critical thinking and provide innovative insight and resolution into complex client problems.

The ideal candidate should also possess the following:

• Strong (3-5 years+) relevant political or market research experience
• A high level of practical competency across both qualitative and quantitative end-end skillsets
• Experience with moderation of focus groups and interviews, sample and questionnaire design, data processing and statistical data analysis, report writing and presentation
• Ability to distinguish what is a leverageable finding and what is not, analysing insight through the lens of client objectives and recommended action, not academic curiosity
• Strong understanding of the international political and business landscape and proven ability to apply research analysis to real world social, political or corporate challenges
• Strong presentation skills for client meetings and briefings
• Excellent written communication, particularly in writing reports and insights
• Familiarity with software such as Q and R, strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in leading client relationships and managing key stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to build and maintain networks across the company and the external market with a view of winning work
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is a prerequisite

Desirable:

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R
• Advanced statistical analysis capabilities
• Ability to create complex visualisations and / or dashboards (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau etc.)
• Language skills