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Verve

Research Manager – Associate Director, Verve's AI Simulations Studio

Verve

. Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-powered insight programmes across multiple high-value client accounts .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 £45,000 - £58,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI-powered insight programmes, translating business objectives into actionable plans, and building strong client relationships. Exhibits strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage multiple projects while fostering team development and collaboration.

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AI-Powered Insight DeliveryCommercial Insight BackgroundClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills
AI-Enabled ApproachesResearch Programme DevelopmentScoping and ResourcingBudget ManagementData AnalysisSimulation BuildingEfficiency ImprovementTechnical Tool Learning
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCuriosityGrowth Mindset
Industry Keywords
Market ResearchCommercial DisciplineClient-Side ExperienceConsultancySales Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-powered insight programmes across multiple high-value client accounts
  • Act as a senior advisor, shaping briefs and guiding clients through AI-enabled approaches
  • Constructively challenge client thinking where needed
  • Own scoping, resourcing, timelines and budgets
  • Translate business objectives into clear, actionable plans
  • Ensure work is commercially sound and drives business impact
  • Identify opportunities to grow client relationships
  • Support new business through pitches and proposals
  • Build, shape and interpret AI-enabled simulations
  • Work with specialist teams to test, refine and embed scalable tools into delivery
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through AI-enabled approaches
  • Stay current with AI developments and apply them pragmatically to client work
  • Lead, coach and develop Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associates
  • Set expectations balancing quality, efficiency and commercial discipline
  • Partner with Sales, Consultancy and Operational teams on joined-up client programmes
  • Shape Build Studio standards and best practice

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6–10 years’ experience
  • Commercial insight background at a market research agency or client-side is essential
  • Ability to translate briefs into clear, commercially impactful research programmes
  • Experience leading complex delivery and building client relationships
  • Strong commercial judgement across scoping, resourcing and profitability
  • Curiosity about how AI can enhance insight delivery and openness to build capability
  • Ability to quickly learn new technical tools and ways of working
  • Leadership style that builds confidence and capability in others
  • Strong organisational skills managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders
  • Clear, confident communication and ability to explain complex ideas simply
  • Growth mindset and comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • UK-based candidate
  • Able to work from the Manchester or London Hub at least once per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Training and guidance on AI-enabled tools and processes
  • Opportunity to expand insight, management and AI skill sets
  • Supportive environment focused on innovation and impact
  • Human review of AI-assisted application screening, with ability to request human review, express views, or contest an assessment