Director Of Research

With proven and ever-evolving formulae, our client is seeking a senior behavioural strategist to lead client relationships and nurture and grow the junior team. Part of an international collective, yet independently owned, this role allows you to tap into the best of both worlds - international inspiration and the autonomy that only a boutique can offer.
  
Our client has always been selective in the projects the work on. The criteria is:

• Strategically challenging
• Contribute to positive community change and
• Activating world-class behavioural science

  
The Role
Your constant curiosity and compelling writing style will be exercised daily in this role. You are a research dualist with strong skills that focus on the strategic client outputs and policy guidance. You will craft quality reports and presentations as well as lead stakeholder workshops. Your passion for learning will be transferred to the junior/mid-level that you lead.

What you’ll do

• Scope winning research proposals ensuring alignment with client goals and behavioural science best practices
• Nurture and support the graduate and mid-level team (including some performance review and hiring responsibilities)
• Create qual and quant research instruments and methodological/community engagement frameworks
• Conduct thorough data analysis, interpret findings and generate strategy presentations using behavioural science values
• Run brainstorming, ideation sessions, workshops and presentations
• Present at industry events

  
Knowledge and Experience

• A degree in market research, social sciences, psychology or a related field.
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative social market research, including designing and executing research projects.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills, with the ability to nudge and inform clearly and persuasively
• Leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior researchers.
• Strong experience in applying Behavioural Science values

  
What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements/work from home options
• Inclusive, diverse and supportive work culture
• Competitive salary packaging
• 28 days annual leave
• Personal training and career coaches
• Impactful projects that make a difference

  
Please note that you must have permanent residency/citizenship for Australia to be considered for this role.
  
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a copy of your CV to ****@aptituderecruitment.com.au, highlighting your competencies that fulfil the selection criteria.
  
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
We look forward to hearing from you.