Hybrid Associate Director – Research

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About the role

  • Associate Director - Research overseeing evaluation strategies for communications campaigns at M+C Saatchi World Services. Requires strong research and analytical skills with minimum 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the design and implementation of evaluation strategies for multiple communications campaigns simultaneously
  • Analysing datasets to produce client-facing research reports (both formative and evaluative)
  • Overseeing Research Managers and (Senior) Analysts in designing assessment frameworks, managing primary data collection, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, and writing research reports
  • Relationship management with research partners performing primary research
  • Representing the research team internally, working with relevant accounts, strategy, and production teams
  • Conducting open-source research, desk reviews, and lessons learned/best practice write ups
  • Administering the development, appraisals, objectives, performance reviews of one or more Research Managers, (Senior) Analysts, or Interns
  • Coordinating all inputs from accounts teams, research analysts, and digital/social insight managers for assigned projects
  • Managing prompt and efficient delivery of inputs from various supply partners and finding solutions to late delivery or changes of scope
  • Assisting the (Senior) Research Director in designing formative and evaluative research instruments and reporting findings in a clear manner
  • Contributing to delivering internal training programmes for the Insights team, both in Europe geography and across World Services

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years relevant research, monitoring and evaluation experience.
  • Experience in evaluating behavioural change is a requirement.
  • Experience working on projects in developing countries and/or fragile states is extremely advantageous.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
  • Experience designing and conducting both quantitative and qualitative research studies is a requirement.
  • Experience with designing and conducting digital and/or innovative research projects would be an advantage.
  • Experience managing research projects from design to report writing.
  • Experience evaluating the impact/effectiveness of multimedia communications activity, particularly digital-led communications campaigns.
  • Strong skill and confidence with quantitative analysis (with experience using SPSS, R, Stata, or other statistical packages).
  • Good communication skills including experience presenting research findings and explaining technical concepts to multiple stakeholders including non-researchers, clients, etc.
  • Experience designing logical frameworks (logframes) and assessment strategies.
  • Data visualisation skills and experience using data visualisation software such as Tableau would be a bonus.
  • A strong work ethic with ability to stick to deadlines is essential.
  • Interest in and/or previous experience working in Central and/or Eastern Europe is an advantage, as is knowledge of relevant language(s) (i.e., Russian, Georgian, Serbo-Croat, Romanian).

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday per year
  • Pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted dental insurance
  • Enhanced maternity/parental leave
  • Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
  • Half days off before bank holidays
  • Emergency care days for dependants
  • Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
  • Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
  • Season Ticket loan
  • Payroll Giving Scheme
  • Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
  • An annual Summer and Christmas party
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion offering inclusive bank holidays
  • Learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and participation in active Employee Led Networks and associated events.

Job title

Associate Director – Research

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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