Consultancy Research Manager

Dubizzle Limited; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A B2B information & technology group is seeking a Consultancy Research Manager to oversee research projects, manage client relationships, and lead teams to deliver insights. The role demands expertise in quantitative and qualitative research techniques, project management, and report writing. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment. This position offers hybrid work, generous holidays, and a collaborative culture that supports professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working for everyone

3pm finish on a Friday

25 to 30 days holiday

Day off for your birthday

Purchase extra holidays

Volunteering days

Pension and Life Assurance

Great company culture with professional development

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing market research projects and client relationships.
• Strong skills in questionnaire design, sampling techniques, and data analysis.
• First-class report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research projects including market sizing and brand positioning.
• Lead research projects from client briefings to reporting.
• Interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Skills

Quantitative research techniques

Qualitative research techniques

Analytical skills

Project management

Client management

Report writing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Infopro Digital, the B2B group specialising in information and technology, is currently looking for a Consultancy Research Manager on a permanent contract to strengthen the team at its Barbour ABI business.

Barbour ABI powers the UK built environment with the best intelligence to help our clients grow. Best known for our construction project leads, our portfolio includes analytics, market research reports and bespoke consultancy. With over 1.7 million projects in our dataset, our products and services are renowned for their accuracy, depth, and efficacy.

Join Barbour ABI and get the best of both worlds

Working at Barbour ABI will provide you with the exciting challenges and autonomy you are looking for within a dynamic and nimble SME, but backed by the growth plans and structure of a global business, Infopro Digital, with 4000+ employees and leading intelligence brands in 20 countries.

As Consultancy Research Manager, you will be a key player in our Consultancy division.

You will be contributing to a variety of projects, while developing your skills and reaching new levels of expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver research projects including market sizing, brand positioning and market scoping.
• Conduct primary research (surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews) and secondary research (data gathering, company/product analysis, official statistics).
• Lead research projects end-to-end: client briefings, methodology design, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage client relationships and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Balance multiple projects concurrently, applying strong project management skills.
• Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Produce high-quality reports with attention to detail and impactful delivery of findings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and secondary research techniques.
• Experience managing market research projects, including client management, time management, and report writing.
• Skilled in questionnaire design, sampling techniques, and data interpretation (Qualtrics experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, including market forecasting and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• First-class report writing and presentation skills.
• Passion for the built environment/construction sector (desirable but not essential).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working for everyone
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• 25 to 30 days holiday
• Day off for your birthday
• Purchase extra holidays
• Volunteering days
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Great company culture that offers professional development, training and regular social events

Our Foundations and Values

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values on a daily basis, shaping the future with passion and commitment.

Diversity is one of our core values. We are convinced that our teams, drawn from all backgrounds and with different experiences, are one of the key drivers of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment to promote the well-being of our teams.

Who are we?

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 20 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 79 nationalities. Infopro Digital connects professional communities. Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail. With our solutions, our customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.

Are you a passionate professional looking for new opportunities? Don't wait any longer and join Infopro Digital's community of professionals!

Equal Opportunities

We provide equal opportunities to employees and job applicants and do not discriminate either directly or indirectly, because of any protected characteristic or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. To fully comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination in all phases of employment, we have set up a system of monitoring all job applications. We therefore ask you to complete the equal opportunities questions on this form.

This information will be collected anonymously, in confidence and will not be seen by anyone directly involved in the hiring process. It will be stored separately and used only to provide statistics for monitoring purposes. There is no obligation on you to provide information. All applicants will be treated the same, whether or not they provide this information.