Senior Research Manager (Primary) FTC
EdelmanLondon, United KingdomPosted 3 April 2026
Job Description
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
The role
As a
Senior
Research
Manager
you will manage medium to large scale primary research
projects ,
( both quantitative and qualitative ) . The role involves working with
clients,
internally and externally, to build relationships and deliver projects
that drive actionable insights for our clients’ communications and business strategies.
This role will give you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects under the direction of a
Vice President.
This is an opportunity to work
with in a communications agency and expand your knowledge of how communications are brought to life and activated. At the same time, your projects will focus on larger issues
impacting
the environment our clients work in, whether this is understanding the impact of government legislation, tracking opinions
and
trends
or segmenting
the digital population.
You will be part of an engaging, fast-paced environment, working with a dynamic
and international
team.
K ey Responsibilities
Managing medium to large scale
primary
projects from start to finish
Survey
design, sampling, fieldwork
management ,
analysis
and reporting
Discussion guide design,
interviewing
and moderation
Writing presentations, using visual storytelling
Development of recommendations and key insights
Providing strategic and consultative guidance to the Edelman teams and our end clients
Presenting to clients
Client relationship management
Supplier relationship management
Project planning and internal resource management
Proposal writing, including methodological design and costing
Working on
a number of
different projects at the same time (normally in different subject areas and with different teams)
Prioritising
work to effectively deliver tasks against deadlines
Training junior
members of the team
and sharing knowledge when relevant
Efficiently delegating tasks and setting clear goals for more junior team members
Key Candidate Expectations
College or
u niversity degree in business, communications, social or political science, statistics, mathematics, economics,
etc.,
or equivalent work experience in a similar role.
Previous
e xperience in research (in an agency/research institute or in-house/client-side, etc.)
Strong
numeracy
and analytical
skills , with the ability to
identify
and clearly communicate patterns and research findings in a clear and succinct way
Experience
creating
presentations using visual storytelling
Experience presenting to clients and managing
stakeholders’
relationship s , both internal and external
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong p roject management skills, with the ability to
manage
medium to large scale
projects from start to finish
High level
of
organi s ation
and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and respond to urgent requests
Strong knowledge of
the Microsoft
Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An u nderstanding of fundamental
media &
marketing principles
An
outgoing, ‘ can
do’
attitude with the ability to take responsibility for a variety of tasks
A ‘team player’ who is willing to help colleagues whenever necessary
Desire to learn, and a proactive attitude to doing so
International research experience is a distinct advantage
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