Director
(
Insight
Business Unit
)
In a nutshell
Yonder is the Insight and Transformation Company
.
Our purpose
to
deliver confidence
to clients
in decisions that matter
, through unifying
the breadth of
our capabilities across the business
.
This includes our insight practi
c
e
: as our clients
continue to face challenging operating contexts, constrained budgets and constant technological change
, our mission is
to provide
c
omplete decision intelligence
for a
bsolute conviction.
We
support our clients right throughout the decision-making process
by
a combination
of
high
-
quality data, elite data science and high value insight
,
and
our
u
se
of
cutting edge
technology to enhance and empower our human traits
.
We are looking for an
experienced, strategically and commercially minded
Director
with excellent
mixed-methodology
research skills
to work with a range of interesting and
high-profile
public and private sector clients
, aligned to
our core
Insight
capabilities
:
a
udience understanding,
b
rand and marketing,
p
roduct development/ innovation,
p
ublic and social insight,
c
orporate affairs and politics
.
You will also gain exposure to the wider range of Yonder projects
,
including, but not limited to, brand strategy
and
creative development.
If you are a
n experienced
Research
Director
and have a proven
track record
of building strong client relationships, delivering strategically focused
work to the highest standard, and growing new business,
we’d
like to hear from you
Your skills & experience
You will have been working as a hands-on
insight
specialist in a research
consultancy
or
client
-side
,
confident in the use of research
to inform and
provide
strategic advice
to
help clients make better decisions
.
You would
have had responsibility for developing
and leading
strategic client relationships.
You have a broad range of interests, are curious about how the business world works and follow the
economic,
social
and
political trends that influence it.
You
demonstrate
outstanding
storytelling,
written and verbal skills
, and have excellent attention to detail
.
You have experience of leading
high profile
client relationships and are confident in a client
-
facing role
which deman
d
s
high quality
strategic thinking
.
Commercially minded, y
ou have
a track record
of successful new business development from existing and new clients.
You
can creatively
apply
research to business challenges and use your initiative to grow,
develop
and learn
.
Whilst
you’re
a researcher, you will have an interest in collaborating with colleagues across the business
from brand strategy and culture
to data analytics and creative.
It is desirable that you will have:
solid
research experience across a range of industry sectors
;
an interest in sport and/ or experience with working with clients in the sports sector (preferably including football) is essential,
as
you will lead
a very high
-
profile sports client
relationship
;
experience of leading
and collaborating with
teams to deliver major research projects;
expertise
in
both
quantitative
and qualitative
research
;
experience of using research
and expert knowledge
to
provide
high-quality
insight and
tailored, strategic
advice for clients
;
excellent presentation skills, with extensive experience
in
leading
the
delivery of
impactful
reports and
presentations to clients;
experience of leading the development and management of major client relationships to deliver new work, including proposing work to clients;
demonstrable leadership in new business development and
developing
strategies for growing
specific
expertise
at Yonder
(e.g.,
a sector specialism
,
or
a
practise area
which Yonder focuses on – audience understanding, brand and marketing, product
development/ innovation, public and social insight, corporate
affairs
and politics)
;
experience of managing people and teams, including managing
performance
and supporting career development.
The role
You
will lead a high-profile
and high value
client in sport
s, with
responsibility
for
continu
ing
to d
evelop
the
client relationships and
seek further
opportunities
for growth. You will
help to build new, revenue-generating partnerships, working closely with Business Development and Senior Leadership. You will bring creative problem-solving to client challenges, inspiring others with fresh thinking and constructive challenge. You will lead and coach team members, including managers, and be a key source of direction and support.
You will
design and deliver
qualitative and
/or
quantitative research programmes
, partnering with Data Science/Analytics, and Strategy Consulting specialists to produce insights that drive tangible business impact.
You will use a range of research and consulting techniques to
answer client questions
and
solve
business
problems
.
You will:
own and
be responsible for
the overall strategic direction of client relationships – leading teams to ensure that all projects are delivered to agreed budgets and timetables;
demonstrate
expertise
, passing on knowledge to other team members and inspiring clients;
lead high-value, high-profile and sensitive research projects from design to analysis;
collaborate with colleagues across Yonder to bring together rounded, comprehensive and cohesive advice for clients;
contribute to the allocation of resources to projects;
bring strong
expertise
in new business development and conversion, including proposal writing and pitching;
line manage and support the professional development of
colleagues
;
contribute to the profile and reputation of
Yonder
through publishing articles and undertaking speaking engagements and media appearances;
take a leadership position within the
Insight practice,
supporting
Yonder’s strategy
,
vision
and values.
What Yonder can offer you
Yonder has a real buzz as we continue to grow. We reward people who help to drive that
growth,
and the company supports and encourages
new ideas
which will add value. We offer a competitive salary,
30
days holiday (plus your birthday day off!), a 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance and other benefits like
volunteering leave,
flexible working and 4pm finishes on Fridays etc.
As w
e
operate
a hybrid working model, t
here will be an expectation to work from our London office two days a week.
Our Values and behaviours
We Focus
Engage / Express with clarity / Take a view / Be pragmatic
We Go Further
Challenge the thinking / Be brave (backed by evidence) / Work at the edge/ Celebrate imagination
We Pursue Brilliance
Discover what matters / Be a yardstick / Show professional integrity / Bring the energy
We’re In It Together
Connect with authenticity / Be open / Lift yourself by lifting others / Muck in