About the Role
Bolt Insight is seeking a Research Director to bring rigor, curiosity, and strong quantitative skills to their AI-powered research platform. This hands-on role involves leading projects end-to-end, mentoring junior researchers, and advancing AI-assisted research capabilities. The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative foundation, excels at translating data into compelling stories, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects end-to-end, owning the full project lifecycle from methodology design and scoping through fieldwork, analysis, and final reporting.
- Work closely with junior Research Executives, guiding their execution, output quality, and professional development.
- Ensure clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders, delivering strategic insights and actionable recommendations on time.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client portfolios, building trust and tailoring research solutions.
- Lead client calls, contribute to proposals, and follow through on project commitments.
- Maintain strong ongoing relationships that drive repeat engagement and client satisfaction.
- Design and execute complex quantitative studies including MaxDiff, conjoint, regression, factor analysis, and segmentation independently.
- Work fluently in SPSS and Excel (advanced level), including chart production, cross-tabulation, and statistical reporting.
- Manage Quant AI (BoltQ) projects end-to-end: questionnaire design, logic setup, automated analysis, and report storytelling.
- Ensure all quant outputs are accurate, clearly structured, and meet client expectations for rigor and insight depth.
- Produce output decks that combine analytical clarity with compelling storytelling.
- Translate complex quantitative outputs into clear strategic implications for non-technical audiences.
- Quality-assure AI-generated outputs and ensure all deliverables meet Bolt Insight's standards.
- Contribute to the development of BoltChatAI and BoltQ by gathering client feedback and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance AI-driven research capabilities.
- Develop and refine internal workflows to improve research efficiency and quality.
- Mentor and train junior researchers in both traditional and AI-assisted methodologies.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth within the research team.
- Provide input on team expansion and recruitment.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative foundation with independent delivery of complex quant projects (MaxDiff, conjoint, regression, factor analysis, segmentation).
- Comfortable with SPSS and advanced Excel.
- End-to-end project ownership from brief to debrief.
- Client-facing confidence, comfortable leading client calls and building relationships.
- Ability to translate data into clear, compelling narratives that influence decisions.
- Openness to or experience with AI-powered research tools.
- Team player who enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and building team capability.
Skills
- Quantitative research
- MaxDiff
- Conjoint analysis
- Regression analysis
- Factor analysis
- Segmentation
- SPSS
- Advanced Excel
- Chart production
- Cross-tabulation
- Statistical reporting
- AI-powered research tools
- Quant AI (BoltQ)
- BoltChatAI
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Data storytelling
- Mentoring
- Team development
Location
- Remote
- UK
- Turkey
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
- Flexible working environment
Experience Level
- Research Director
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Business referral bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Virtual or local team gatherings
- In-house recognition awards
- Annual Bonus System (up to two months' salary)
About the Company
- Bolt Insight builds research technology that gives FMCG and CPG brands faster, deeper, and more actionable consumer insight.
- Our platform combines AI-powered qualitative and quantitative research.
- We are a vibrant and growing start-up mentality business with a passionate team that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
- At Bolt, curiosity, creativity and passion matter most.
- We are excited about shaping the future of research and contributing to a culture built on innovation and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- Bolt Insight is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, diverse and professional workplace for all.
- We strive to create a welcoming environment where all individuals, no matter their background or identity, feel valued and supported.
- If you have specific requirements throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our HR team who will make the appropriate adjustments.
