Senior Consultant - Insight Lead

4 Days ago • 4-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Consultant - Insight Lead role involves designing and executing market research studies to uncover consumer trends and behaviors. Responsibilities include managing research projects from start to finish, analyzing data, and providing strategic insights to clients. The consultant will also be responsible for building strong client relationships and potentially mentoring junior team members. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, experience in market research or consulting, and excellent communication skills. The role also involves collaborating in a fast-paced, insight-driven environment.
Must have:
  • Experience in market research or related field
  • Strong analytical mindset with curiosity for consumer choices
  • Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly

Job Details

Are you passionate about uncovering insights that drive real business impact? Do you thrive at the intersection of data and strategy? We’re looking for a Senior Consultant - Insight Lead to join our team and help shape the future of consumer intelligence This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in market research who’s ready to take a step forward—whether that means deepening their client leadership skills, owning projects more independently, or gradually growing into a management role.

What You’ll Do

Research & Insight Development

  • Design and deliver bespoke research studies tailored to client objectives.
  • Leverage advanced tools and methodologies to uncover trends, consumer behaviors, and market dynamics.

Project Ownership & Execution

  • Manage research projects from start to finish: scoping, set-up, fieldwork, analysis, and delivery.
  • Ensure timely execution with high-quality standards in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Insight Analysis & Storytelling

  • Translate data into clear, strategic insights that guide client decisions.
  • Spot emerging trends and patterns that matter for brand and business growth.

Client Partnership

  • Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, helping them interpret results and define next steps.
  • Contribute to building strong, trusted client relationships over time.

Team Collaboration & Development

  • Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced, insight-driven environment.
  • Support junior team members through informal coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Potential for future line management responsibilities as the role evolves.

What We’re Looking For

  • A strong analytical mindset with curiosity for what drives consumer choices.
  • Prior experience in market research, data analysis, or consulting (agency or client side).
  • Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across teams.
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly and confidently, both in writing and in meetings.

What You Bring

  • Experience: 4+ years in market research or a related field (up to 6–7 years welcome).
  • Proactivity: You take initiative and enjoy exploring new tools, angles, or challenges.
  • Insight-Driven Thinking: You’re comfortable with numbers and even more comfortable turning them into meaning.
  • Team Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative setting and contribute to a positive work culture.
  • Fluency: Fluent in French, and proficient in English (B2–C1 level).

Company Description and Culture 

 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

 

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

 

Why join YouGov? 

 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

 

Life at YouGov 

 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

 

Data Privacy

 

To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy

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