Senior Research Director – Insights & Advisory Base pay range
A$180,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr
Why this role matters
You'll be the person who steps into the market as one of the agency's senior commercial voices. Someone who can:
- Spot opportunities before others do
- Write compelling proposals that sing
- Pitch with confidence and credibility
- Build genuine long‐term client partnerships
- Influence the direction of a growing, modern insights business
And you won't be doing it alone – the brand is already a magnet. With ongoing thought leadership, brilliant client events, a switched‐on marketing and events function, and sponsorship of major industry platforms, you'll have support, visibility, and momentum behind you.
What you'll do
- Help steer growth for the Sydney office – from first conversations through to delivering outstanding work.
- Own senior client relationships, immersing yourself in their commercial challenges and connecting them with the right thinking internally.
- Lead and elevate quantitative workstreams, while collaborating with qualitative, culture, strategy and behaviour change specialists.
- Bring a strong commercial lens to proposals, pitches, and pipeline development.
- Mentor, support, and grow the next wave of researchers coming through.
What you'll bring
You're sharp, strategic and industry‐facing. Someone who thrives in rooms where decisions are made. You love the chase of new opportunities as much as the satisfaction of long‐term partnership building.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Proven ability to craft and win proposals
- Comfort partnering with multidisciplinary teams
- Broad knowledge across brand, tracking, U&A, comms development, innovation and testing
- A growth mindset and a collaborative leadership style
- The credibility and presence of a trusted advisor
If you're a commercially minded insights leader looking for a role with brand strength, real growth, and plenty of runway – this one is absolutely worth a confidential conversation.
To apply, send your CV to Rowan Haylett at or call me, Rowan, on 0499880582 for a chat.
About Resources Group
We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue‐chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio‐economic background.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full‐time
Job function
- Research and Strategy/Planning
Senior Research Director – Insights & Advisory employer: Resources Group
At Resources Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our hybrid work environment allows for flexibility while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a Senior Insights Lead. Join us to work with leading brands in Retail, Property & Services, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on client success and industry trends.
