Description

About Escalent Automotive

Escalent�s Automotive practice works at the very heart of the automotive industry, supporting leading global car, van and truck manufacturers as they navigate rapid industry change and innovation.

As well as working with them on new models and concepts, we provide insight that informs strategy across areas such as electrification, connectivity, and evolving consumer expectations � we are at the front and centre of decisions they make and the innovations they take.

The Role
We are seeking a Research Manager to join our EMEA Automotive team. This role suits a commercially minded researcher who thrives in a fast-paced agency setting and enjoys partnering with high-profile clients.

You will lead project design, delivery, and insight storytelling, and will take ownership of individual projects with support from experienced colleagues. Prior automotive research experience is not required, but a clear interest in the sector and future mobility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end research projects, from proposal to delivery
• Design and execute multi-method research studies
• Collaborate on multi-method projects and develop compelling, client-ready narratives and deliverables from quantitative and qualitative and quantitative data
• Present insights confidently to clients
• Build strong client and internal stakeholder relationships
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project logistics

About You

• 5+ years� experience in market research (agency preferred; client-side considered)
• Deep expertise and interest in qualitative methods; ideally with enough experience of quantitative methods to know how to use them, even if you�re not an expert
• Moderation experience with groups and depth interviews
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent ability to translate data into clear narratives
• Confident presenting to demanding clients
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects

Interest & Mindset

• Genuine enthusiasm for the automotive industry
• Curiosity about future mobility trends (EVs, autonomy, digitalisation, new market entrants)
• Collaborative, positive, and adaptable
• Multi-method mindset
• Comfortable with hybrid working and occasional travel to London or Guildford

Why Join Escalent?

• Work with leading global automotive brands
• Exposure to cutting-edge topics shaping mobility�s future
• Opportunities to develop your expertise
• Supportive of advanced AI tools in day-to-day work
• Collaborative team culture and flexible hybrid working model

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status