Associate Director – Public Sector

Company: ENI – Elizabeth Norman International
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

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  • Associate Director – Public Sector Research
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  • Mixed methodology research
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  • London, hybrid
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  • Salary up to £55,000
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About the company

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We are working with a leading insight consultancy, who help organisations make confident decisions through a combination of research, data, analytics and strategic insight. They work across complex challenges where understanding people, audiences and wider social trends can make a real difference.

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The role

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We’re looking for an Associate Director with public sector research experience to work with clients across government, local authorities, charities, regulators and industry bodies.

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You’ll lead research and insight projects from start to finish, helping clients understand audiences, navigate policy and social issues, and make better-informed decisions. You’ll work across qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, stakeholder insight and communications strategy.

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About you

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  • Strong qualitative and quantitative research experience
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  • Experience working with public sector or policy-related challenges
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  • Excellent storytelling, presentation and client management skills
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  • Experience leading projects and managing junior team members
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  • A track record in business development and public sector tendering
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  • Understanding of campaign evaluation, consultation and/or evaluation
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  • A genuine interest in social and public policy issues and creating real-world impact
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This is a great opportunity for a senior research or consulting professional to take a leading role in delivering high-impact insight for organisations tackling important challenges across society.

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Please apply for next steps. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively seek to embrace diversity across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, and sex.

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For successful applicants, a recruitment consultant will be in touch via email to schedule a briefing call. We will explain the role in more detail and share the company details before creating a formal application.

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Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posted: August 16th, 2026