Junior Associate Director

Junior Associate Director

London / Manchester, UK

About us : Introduction :

As a Junior Associate Director, you will play a key role in driving project success, leading client relationships, and managing a dynamic team of researchers. This position is pivotal in delivering actionable insights for high-profile clients across sectors, while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities :

• Client and Project Management

Design research questionnaires that meet project objectives in consultation with clients.

Lead and manage end-to end research projects, including survey design, data analysis, and results presentation.

Analyze and transform data into clear, story driven reports and presentations that address clients’ research, commercial, and communication goals.

Work closely with internal operations teams to oversee survey deployment, data collection, and analysis processes and manage timelines, efficiency and budget.

Strong understanding of client business needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Act as a thought leader and research expert, demonstrating deep knowledge in consumer insights on topics like product innovation, branding, and advertising. Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to business growth by suggesting new methodologies and solutions. Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, pitches, and account growth initiatives.

Manage and mentor a team of research professionals, fostering their professional growth and ensuring project excellence.

Build a supportive and inspiring team culture that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Review and sign off on team deliverables to ensure excellence.

Most senior team members from the Research & CSM team that collaborates with Client and Commercial Directors to co-lead research-focused client engagements and manage emerging issues.

Your Profile :

Our Values :

Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability

Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial

Collaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness

Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly

Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring

What we Offer :

At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team. Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do. Our community connects over 72 million people across 70 countries. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board.