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

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).

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.