Associate Consultant

Escalent Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Consultant fluent in Japanese and English. This role involves engaging with Japanese consumers, conducting analysis, and developing insights for a prominent tech account. Candidates should possess strong numerical literacy and excel proficiency. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive perks. This position offers a solid foundation for a long-term career in consulting, emphasizing collaboration and cultural insights.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing funding

Free breakfasts

Weekly drinks

Company socials

Qualifications

• Curious and committed with a strong interest in technology and UX.
• Able to connect meaningfully with Japanese communities.
• Proficient in presenting insights confidently.

Responsibilities

• Clean, process, and quality-check language-based datasets.
• Translate data into clear, compelling insights.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of consumer behavior.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken Japanese

Fluent written and spoken English

Strong numerical literacy

High proficiency in Excel

Energy and curiosity

Clear verbal communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Department: C Space: Client Services & Consulting (EMEA)

We are seeking a curious, committed Associate Consultant with fluent written and spoken Japanese and English to join one of our largest and most high-profile accounts, working with a leading global technology brand.

This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, able to draw on lived experience to engage authentically with Japanese consumers. You will be part of an international consultancy team, combining cultural insight from markets around the world to shape products for our client and its global users.

From day one, you’ll play an active role on live client work – this is not a back-room role. You’ll contribute to data analysis and client delivery, developing core consultancy skills in community-led research within the tech sector and beyond.

This role offers a strong stepping stone for someone looking to grow a long-term career in insight, strategy, and consulting.

What you’ll do

Research & analysis

• Clean, process, and quality-check language-based datasets
• Review and interpret consumer responses, identifying data integrity issues
• Conduct quantitative analysis to uncover both the what and the why behind consumer behaviour
• Carry out desk research into technology, UX, and cultural trends in the Japanese market

Insight & reporting

• Translate data into clear, compelling insights and trends
• Contribute to professional, client-ready outputs in a range of formats, working closely with senior consultants
• Support lead Consultants and the broader Account team in nurturing client relationships
• Develop confident presentation skills, including co-presenting insights to clients
• Participate actively in team discussions, workshops, and client meetings

What you’ll bring

• Fluent written and spoken Japanese and English
• Strong numerical literacy, including high proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data functions)
• A genuine interest in technology, UX, and digital culture
• Strong online empathy and communication skills, with the ability to connect meaningfully with Japanese communities
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication
• Energy, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn and grow

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Google Sheets

Why this role

• Work on a flagship global tech account
• Be part of a collaborative, international consultancy team
• Gain exposure to strategic, client-facing work early in your career
• Build foundational consulting skills in research, insight, and storytelling

About C Space

We are the world’s leading insight community, customer strategy and innovation experts, putting relationships at the heart of business to drive growth. We are the pioneers of insight communities. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped global brands make business more human—through customer advocacy, customer-centric innovation and authentic, lasting relationships.

As part of Escalent Group, we’re a team of 1,600 researchers, data scientists, moderators, creatives, developers and UX professionals. We put the power of our customer expertise, Escalent’s industry expertise and Hall & Partner’s brand expertise at your fingertips.

Over the years we have helped clients like Google, PepsiCo, IKEA, British Airways, Philips grow by developing new products, services and communication together with their customers.

Salary/Package

Alongside a competitive starting salary and bonus structure we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits – from a contributory pension, private medical insurance, individual wellbeing funding, free breakfasts, weekly drinks and regular company socials including our Summer Sports day and renowned Christmas parties too!