Associate partner, research

Cluttons is looking for a Senior Researcher to join our Research and Insights team. This is an opportunity for an experienced property research professional to help shape market commentary, deliver high-quality research and analysis, and support client engagement across the business. The role will work closely with teams across the commercial sector, producing insight-led outputs that our teams and their clients.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in property market analysis, report writing, and presenting their insights to clients and colleagues. They will play a key role in developing research outputs, supporting presentations and events, and helping the team make effective use of data and AI-enabled tools.

We would be open to considering candidates at Partner level, and the role could be offered on either a full-time basis or part-time (4 days per week), depending on the candidate's preference and availability.

The role

The Research and Insights team supports Cluttons with market intelligence, analysis, thought leadership, and client communications.

Reporting to the Head of Research & Insight, as Senior Researcher, you will help deliver both core and specialist research outputs, respond to growing demand from service lines, and contribute to a wider programme of client- and media-facing content.

You will work across a broad range of projects, with a particular emphasis on commercial property research. The role will suit someone who combines analytical rigour with strong writing and communication skills, and who is comfortable engaging with colleagues, clients, and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality market reports, briefings, presentations, and commentary for internal and external audiences
• Analyse market, economic, and sector data to generate clear, evidence-based insight
• Support teams across the business with tailored research outputs that inform client advice
• Shape the development of new research products and more regular market updates across key sectors
• Support Head of Research as an interpreter of macro-economic and policy developments, providing regular, high-level briefings to Commercial Leadership on any implications for Service Lines and their clients
• Provide research support across a range of Service Lines, with scope to travel for in-person collaboration where needed
• Be a key contributor to business development activities
• Confidently comment on the market – actively sharing research across all channels and in the media
• Work with colleagues to support client events, presentations, and advisory conversations
• Help embed data-driven and AI-enabled approaches within the team’s workflow and output development

Requirements

• Experience in the property sector, with a strong track record in research, data analysis, market commentary, and client-facing work. Experience in commercial property is essential.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to translate data into concise, relevant insight for different audiences. You will have strong presentation skills, with the confidence to present to senior colleagues, clients and external audiences.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, relevant insight. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in writing published articles and reports.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Having experience with data visualization software and databases is highly valued.
• We are also looking for someone with a strong interest in data-led working and the practical use of AI tools to improve research processes and outputs.
• Independent and proactive, establishing yourself as a trusted expert in the Commercial sector through your ability to build strong relationships across the business and work effectively with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 27 days increasing in line with level or length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Recruitment agencies

Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.