BMG Research

The Vacancy
Insight Director – Public Perceptions
This role is ‘Associate Director’ level and would suit an Associate Director looking for a change, or ambitious Research Manager ready to take the next step.
Location: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Bristol or Glasgow.
Help public sector organisations understand what the public really thinks.
At BMG Research, we help public sector organisations make better decisions through a deeper understanding of public opinion, behaviours, attitudes and experiences. Our research informs policy, communications, service design and strategic decision-making across the public sector and beyond.
We are looking for an experienced Insight Director to join our growing Public Perceptions Research Practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile research and consultancy programmes that explore public attitudes towards some of society's most important issues. You'll work with central government departments, local government, public bodies, regulators, charities and other organisations seeking to understand public perspectives and use evidence to shape policy and strategy.
As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding research, developing lasting client relationships and growing BMG's reputation as a leading provider of public perceptions and opinion research.
The Role:
As an Insight Director, you will lead the design, delivery and quality assurance of complex quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research programmes.
You will help clients answer critical questions such as:
<ul>
<li>What do citizens think about government policies and services?</li>
<li>How are public attitudes evolving over time?</li>
<li>What drives trust, confidence and engagement?</li>
<li>How do different communities experience social and economic issues?</li>
<li>How can communications, programmes and interventions be designed to better meet public needs?</li>
</ul>
You'll provide consultancy throughout the research lifecycle, translating complex evidence into clear, actionable recommendations that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
Alongside project leadership, you will contribute to business development, helping secure and grow research programmes within BMG's public sector client base.
What You'll Be Doing:
Research &amp; Insight Leadership
<ul>
<li>Leading the design and delivery of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research programmes</li>
<li>Advising clients on research methodologies and insight approaches</li>
<li>Overseeing questionnaire design, discussion guides, stakeholder engagement and fieldwork</li>
<li>Ensuring quality assurance and compliance throughout the research process</li>
<li>Turning evidence into compelling stories, insight and recommendations</li>
<li>Presenting findings to senior client stakeholders and facilitating workshops</li>
</ul>
Client Relationship Management
<ul>
<li>Building trusted adviser relationships with key clients</li>
<li>Supporting organisations to improve customer, resident and citizen experiences</li>
<li>Identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts</li>
<li>Working collaboratively across BMG teams to ensure excellent service delivery</li>
</ul>
Business Development
<ul>
<li>Leading the development of winning proposals and tenders – Target £275,000 per year.</li>
<li>Supporting pitches and business development activities</li>
<li>Identifying opportunities within public services, housing, utilities and customer experience research</li>
<li>Contributing to the continued growth of the practice</li>
</ul>
Leadership &amp; Coaching
<ul>
<li>Providing support, mentoring and coaching to colleagues</li>
<li>Sharing expertise and helping develop capability across the team</li>
<li>Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement across the business</li>
</ul>
About You:
We're looking for someone who combines excellent research expertise with strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for understanding people’s attitudes and behaviour.
You are likely to have:
<ul>
<li>Significant experience in market research, social research or public sector research</li>
<li>A strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies</li>
<li>Experience delivering public attitudes and behaviour research</li>
<li>The ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insight</li>
<li>Excellent report writing and presentation skills</li>
<li>Experience managing senior client relationships</li>
<li>A track record of successful proposal development and business growth</li>
<li>Strong project leadership and quality assurance skills</li>
</ul>
Experience working with media, political parties, regulators, combined authorities, local government, central government or other public sector organisations would be particularly valuable. Experience and interest in online safety, technology and digital experiences would be an advantage.
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>Salary of £45,000 - £55,000</li>
<li>Private Medical Cover</li>
<li>Life Assurance</li>
<li>Pension</li>
<li>Annual holiday – with option to flex allowance</li>
<li>Free fruit</li>
<li>Monthly Social Events</li>
<li>Hybrid working model (60% office)</li>
<li>Offices in Birmingham, London, Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow</li>
<li>A supportive and collaborative culture</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your expertise and leadership skills</li>
<li>The chance to work on meaningful projects that deliver social impact</li>
</ul>
Apply today of for further information please do get in touch.
RSK is an inclusive employer.
Why Join BMG Research?
At BMG Research, you'll work on research that makes a tangible difference to people's lives. Our projects help organisations understand customer needs, improve public services and make evidence-based decisions.
About Us
BMG Research is an award-winning social research and analytics agency operating primarily in the UK. We partner with clients to inform decision-making, shape policy and guide investment, thereby leading to better public services, positive customer experiences and a fair and equitable society.
By working with clients to understand the challenges they face, we can identify priorities for action and evaluate the impact of change. We combine our in-depth topic knowledge and methodological expertise with sophisticated analytics and impactful insight to create bespoke solutions tailored to a client’s need. Clients include large government departments, such as Defra, the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HMRC, the Home Office and the Department for Education. We also work with government agencies and regulators, local authorities, charities, utility companies and housing associations. Our projects range from small to large, from exploratory research to evaluation and from qualitative to quantitative, including using official statistics. Topics vary and include crime and justice, the media and online harms, health policy, tourism and leisure, customer experience, industrial and trade policy.
Working for BMG Research
Joining BMG Research brings you into a 60-person team based across Birmingham, London and Glasgow, focused on delivering effective social research and insight. We are committed to flexible working practices with a culture of individual and collective success in a fair and supportive working environment. We operate a hybrid working model with the expectation that staff will be in the office at least 60% of the time. We ensure everyone has a learning and development path and a review and appraisal system to support their careers. We offer fantastic development opportunities to everyone through face-to-face, online and on-demand training and structured development that covers all aspects of technical research skills, management and leadership, communication, health and wellbeing and commercial behaviours. You can also undertake different roles in organisations through secondments in other RSK businesses. Our wider group relationships also provide access to a vast range of employee groups focused on issues such as sustainability, EDI and wellbeing, as well as social activities.
RSK Group
BMG Research is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Insight Director – Public Perceptions

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