A high-impact opportunity has arisen to lead a transformative insights and research function within a top-tier professional services firm. This is a greenfield, 'build and shape' position designed to define what modern insight leadership looks like across the organisation. The focus centres on elevating raw analytics into decisive, boardroom-ready commercial strategy. It offers the scope to establish new operational frameworks and influence direction at the highest level.
The mandate involves driving strategic clarity by establishing a single source of truth alongside the central data office. Key responsibilities include crafting regular performance packs loaded with actionable, test-and-learn recommendations rather than standard reporting. Acting as a trusted advisor to Executive, Sales, and Marketing teams, the role embeds deep market, buyer, and competitor intelligence into core proposition development. Success will be defined by setting best-in-class standards for data-led decision-making and delivering sharp quarterly market insights.
Candidates require proven seniority as an insight leader, backed by sharp commercial acumen and a background in professional or people-based services. High-level gravitas is essential, with demonstrated confidence in advising and influencing executive leadership. Experience leveraging AI capabilities to enhance analytical output, combined with the track record to build teams and operating cadences from scratch, is critical. A strategic, curious mindset is required, alongside the ability to commit to at least three days per week in the office.